US Bridges

Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 Mile N of 15 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006429

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,689
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain is a steel culvert carrying Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15,689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,335 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDodge Park RD
CrossesSterling Relief Drain
Location0.5 Mile N of 15 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 2058
Coordinates42.56085, -83.00999
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,689 (2024)
Projected traffic17,335 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief 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 Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain carry?

About 15,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Dodge Park RD over Sterling Relief Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.