US Bridges

33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · Just West of Camp Ground · Structure no. 000000000006302

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying 33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries33 Mile Road
CrossesEast Mill Lake Outlet
LocationJust West of Camp Ground
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81675, -83.04044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2005)
Projected traffic357 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 Mile Road over East Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does 33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 33 Mile Road over East Mill Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.