US Bridges

Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · At Mcvicar and 33 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006306

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcvicar Road
CrossesEast Pond Creek
LocationAt Mcvicar and 33 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 5027
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81708, -83.00947
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2009)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Mcvicar Road over East Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.