US Bridges

Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.14 MI N of 24 MI RD · Structure no. 000000000014544

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River is a steel culvert carrying Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesRuann DR
CrossesMiddle Br Clinton River
Location0.14 MI N of 24 MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68592, -83.03975
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Ruann DR over Middle Br Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.