US Bridges

30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI East of Hartway RD · Structure no. 000000000006378

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30 Mile Road
CrossesTupper Brook Drain
Location0.4 MI East of Hartway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7763, -82.89219
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2009)
Projected traffic353 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 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 30 Mile Road over Tupper Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.