US Bridges

17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · East of Van Dyke (M53) · Structure no. 000000000006424

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,775
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 41 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 15,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries17 Mile Road
CrossesPlumbrook Drain
LocationEast of Van Dyke (M53)
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58053, -83.02532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,775 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2031
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain carry?

About 15,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 17 Mile Road over Plumbrook Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.