US Bridges

36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 3.5 Miles West of M-53 · Structure no. 000000000006282

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries36 Mile RD
CrossesSecord Lake Outlet
Location3.5 Miles West of M-53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85911, -83.09255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2010)
Projected traffic354 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 36 Mile RD over Secord Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.