Denton Drive over Red Run Drain
FairPosted for loadMacomb County, Michigan · 0.23 KM N of Chicago RD · Structure no. 000000000012839
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,543
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton Drive over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Denton Drive over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,543 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2022. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Denton Drive over Red Run Drain built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denton Drive over Red Run 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 Denton Drive over Red Run Drain carry?
About 2,543 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Denton Drive over Red Run Drain?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Denton Drive over Red Run Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.