US Bridges

Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of 25 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006399

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,690
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Road
CrossesMiddle Br Clinton River
Location0.5 MI North of 25 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70641, -83.01565
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2008)
Projected traffic5,483 by 2028
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 Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Road over Middle Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Road over Middle Br Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.