US Bridges

31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River

FairPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Romeo Plank · Structure no. 000000000006380

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
497
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries31 Mile Road
CrossesN Branch Clinton River
Location0.4 MI E of Romeo Plank
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78946, -82.9531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2009)
Projected traffic738 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 31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River built?

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

What condition is 31 Mile Road over N Branch 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 31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 31 Mile Road over N Branch Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.