US Bridges

Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Macomb County, Michigan · Btwn Mound RD Entr Gate · Structure no. DAPAMCDET000208

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArsenal Ave GATE36
CrossesBear Creek
LocationBtwn Mound RD Entr Gate
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.49876, -83.04496
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arsenal Ave GATE36 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Army.