US Bridges

15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · East of Schoenherr RD · Structure no. 000000000006423

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,998
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,621 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15 Mile RD
CrossesRed Run Drain
LocationEast of Schoenherr RD
RouteCity Street 2058
Coordinates42.55239, -82.98586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,998 (2024)
Projected traffic27,621 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 Mile RD over Red Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain carry?

About 24,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Mile RD over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.