US Bridges

Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.1 MI West of Van Dyke · Structure no. 000000000006301

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGates Road
CrossesEast Mill Lake Outlet
Location1.1 MI West of Van Dyke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80928, -83.04395
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2009)
Projected traffic719 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gates Road over East Mill Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.