US Bridges

Kelly Road over Harrington Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of 15 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006315

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Road over Harrington Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kelly Road over Harrington Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,405 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKelly Road
CrossesHarrington Drain
Location0.5 MI North of 15 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56196, -82.93165
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,405 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Kelly Road over Harrington Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kelly Road over Harrington Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Road over Harrington Drain carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Road over Harrington Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Road over Harrington Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.