US Bridges

Drake RD over M-5

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NW of Wayne CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007806

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,275
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake RD over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drake RD over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,125 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake RD
CrossesM-5
Location4.0 MI NW of Wayne CO Lin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45914, -83.39568
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,275 (2017)
Projected traffic8,125 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$824,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake RD over M-5 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Drake RD over M-5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Drake RD over M-5 carry?

About 7,275 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drake RD over M-5?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Drake RD over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.