US Bridges

Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000013571

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 920 by 2023. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPartridge Crk Blvd
CrossesGloede Drain
Location0.2 MI S of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62394, -82.95042
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2003)
Projected traffic920 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Partridge Crk Blvd over Gloede Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.