US Bridges

Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.25 MI North of 26 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006409

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2023. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesMt Vernon RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.25 MI North of 26 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71545, -83.09179
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2003)
Projected traffic133 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.