US Bridges

28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI West of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000006371

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2014. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28 Mile Road
CrossesTupper Brook Drain
Location0.4 MI West of North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74692, -82.88942
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic60 (1994)
Projected traffic280 by 2014
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 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 28 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.