US Bridges

Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · Near Army Pk Auto Cmd · Structure no. DAPAMCDET000607

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVehicle Entrance
CrossesBear Creek
LocationNear Army Pk Auto Cmd
Coordinates42.50004, -83.04481
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Vehicle Entrance over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Army.