US Bridges

Callens RD over Salt River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 South of 23 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000006284

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callens RD over Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Callens RD over Salt River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCallens RD
CrossesSalt River
Location0.5 South of 23 Mile Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.67117, -82.77439
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Callens RD over Salt River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callens RD over Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Callens RD over Salt River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Callens RD over Salt River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Callens RD over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.