US Bridges

Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain

Poor

Macomb County, Michigan · North of 14 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006431

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,852
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,852 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaple Lane RD
CrossesRed Run Drain
LocationNorth of 14 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 2058
Coordinates42.53842, -83.00381
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,852 (2024)
Projected traffic16,410 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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$160,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Lane RD over Red Run 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 Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain carry?

About 14,852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Lane RD over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.