US Bridges

US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Bingham Farms · Structure no. 000000000007812

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,752
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River is a concrete culvert carrying US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 78,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,682 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24 & US-10
CrossesFranklin River
LocationIn Bingham Farms
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.51846, -83.28566
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,752 (2007)
Projected traffic73,682 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River carry?

About 78,752 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US-24 & US-10 over Franklin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.