North River Road over Catfish Channel
PoorPosted for loadMacomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Conger Bay · Structure no. 000000000006320
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North River Road over Catfish Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North River Road over Catfish Channel in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North River Road over Catfish Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is North River Road over Catfish Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does North River Road over Catfish Channel carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North River Road over Catfish Channel?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns North River Road over Catfish Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.