US Bridges

Orchard Lake RD over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NW of Wayne CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000007809

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,690
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lake RD over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Lake RD over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 1977. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Lake RD
CrossesM-5
Location2.0 MI NW of Wayne CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45264, -83.35575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,690 (1974)
Projected traffic12,690 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Lake RD over M-5 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Orchard Lake RD over M-5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Lake RD over M-5 carry?

About 12,690 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Lake RD over M-5?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Lake RD over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.