US Bridges

Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Van Dyke Ave · Structure no. 000000000006434

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2015. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThirteen Mile Road
CrossesBear Creek Drain
Location0.1 MI E of Van Dyke Ave
RouteCity Street 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.52115, -83.02661
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (1994)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Thirteen Mile Road over Bear Creek Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.