US Bridges

Card Road over Mcbride Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI South of 23 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006342

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Card Road over Mcbride Drain is a steel culvert carrying Card Road over Mcbride Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,683 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCard Road
CrossesMcbride Drain
Location0.1 MI South of 23 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67167, -82.89799
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2007)
Projected traffic17,683 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Card Road over Mcbride Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Card Road over Mcbride Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Card Road over Mcbride Drain carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Card Road over Mcbride Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Card Road over Mcbride Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.