US Bridges

25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R

PoorClosed to traffic

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.6 MI West of Card Road · Structure no. 000000000006357

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries25 Mile Road
CrossesNorth Branch Clinton R
Location0.6 MI West of Card Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70224, -82.90786
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2011)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 25 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.