US Bridges

Dickinson ST over Clinton River

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · East of Gratiot · Structure no. 000000000006415

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson ST over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickinson ST over Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,676 by 2026. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickinson ST
CrossesClinton River
LocationEast of Gratiot
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59749, -82.87459
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2006)
Projected traffic8,676 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickinson ST over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Dickinson ST over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dickinson ST over Clinton River carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson ST over Clinton River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson ST over Clinton River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.