Department of Roads improving Macomb County bridge conditions through agency’s bridge program and strategic investments

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – As part of the Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR) ongoing mission to provide the public with a safe and efficient transportation system, the agency has made significant progress to improve Macomb County’s bridge network. As part of the agency’s bridge program, MCDR has multiple preventative maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement bridge projects taking place this year and planned in the future.

“The Department of Roads has systematically improved the condition of Macomb County’s bridges by utilizing available transportation funds and securing additional state and federal funding resources,” said Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel. “The Department of Roads has strategic programs in place that maximize the funding the agency receives and allocates resources based on data, conditions and community needs. There isn’t a bridge we can’t fix if we have adequate funding.”

Of the 225 bridges under the jurisdiction of MCDR, 89% are rated in fair or better condition while only 11% are rated poor or critical. Through the agency’s bridge program and by utilizing available federal and state programs, MCDR has made notable progress to enhance the conditions of Macomb County’s bridge infrastructure.

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“We are committed to improving Macomb County's bridge system through a sustainable balance of preventive maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement projects to strengthen our bridge infrastructure,” said MCDR Director Bryan Santo. “We’ve made critical investments in Macomb County’s bridge infrastructure while utilizing federal and state funding opportunities to enhance the conditions of our entire bridge network.”

While investing in bridge maintenance, repair and replacement is an additional cost in the short term, it can lead to significant long term cost savings. Since 2019, MCDR has completed 38 bridge and culvert projects throughout the county, representing more than $38.7 million in local, state and federal bridge infrastructure investment. Below is a list of Macomb County bridge projects that are planned for 2025.

Below is a list of planned bridge projects in Macomb County anticipated to take place in 2026 and 2027.

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Macomb County regularly seeks and secures project funding through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge program and has previously secured several bridge projects through MDOT’s Local Agency Bridge Bundle program. MCDR actively works to identify and secure available resources to invest in Macomb County’s bridge infrastructure, including federal and state programs, grant opportunities, and other funding sources.

For a list of Macomb County construction projects, locations and information, visit macombgov.org/roads.