US Bridges

27 Mile Road over Coon Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI West of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000006365

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27 Mile Road over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27 Mile Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.2 MI West of North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73245, -82.87783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2009)
Projected traffic285 by 2029
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 27 Mile Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.