US Bridges

33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of Powell RD · Structure no. 000000000006285

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries33 Mile Road
CrossesN B Clinton River
Location0.2 MI East of Powell RD
RouteCounty Highway 5027
Coordinates42.81968, -82.97641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2016)
Projected traffic636 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 33 Mile Road over N B Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.