US Bridges

Garfield RD over Harrington Drain

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 1000 Ft N of Klein RD · Structure no. 000000000014360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Harrington Drain is a concrete slab carrying Garfield RD over Harrington Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesHarrington Drain
Location1000 Ft N of Klein RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54752, -82.95009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2020)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Garfield RD over Harrington Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield RD over Harrington 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over Harrington Drain carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garfield RD over Harrington Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over Harrington Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.