US Bridges

Jewell Road over Yates Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI South of 26 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006400

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,174
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Road over Yates Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewell Road over Yates Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,203 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Road
CrossesYates Drain
Location0.4 MI South of 26 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70798, -83.01574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,174 (2008)
Projected traffic6,203 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 Yates Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Road over Yates 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell Road over Yates Drain carry?

About 4,174 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Road over Yates Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Road over Yates Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.