Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain
PoorMacomb County, Michigan · N of 16 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006430
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,214
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,391 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain carry?
About 11,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Dodge Park RD over Plum Brook Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.