US Bridges

21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Romeo Plank · Structure no. 000000000006345

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21 Mile Road
CrossesMiddle Br Clinton River
Location0.2 MI E of Romeo Plank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64276, -82.93347
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2019)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 21 Mile Road over Middle Br Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.