US Bridges

7 Mile Road over Clam River

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 19/20 T21N R6W · Structure no. 000000000007053

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Mile Road over Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 7 Mile Road over Clam River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2027. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7 Mile Road
CrossesClam River
LocationSection 19/20 T21N R6W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.20404, -85.07317
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2007)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7 Mile Road over Clam River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 Mile Road over Clam River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 7 Mile Road over Clam River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7 Mile Road over Clam River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 7 Mile Road over Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.