US Bridges

Rosedale Street over Milk River

FairPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · In Saint Clair Shores · Structure no. 000000000006421

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,592
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosedale Street over Milk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rosedale Street over Milk River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2011. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRosedale Street
CrossesMilk River
LocationIn Saint Clair Shores
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45195, -82.88656
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (1997)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rosedale Street over Milk River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosedale Street over Milk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rosedale Street over Milk River carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Rosedale Street over Milk River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rosedale Street over Milk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.