US Bridges

Orchard Lake RD over US-24

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000007864

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lake RD over US-24 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Lake RD over US-24 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,198 by 2020. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesOrchard Lake RD
CrossesUS-24
LocationIn Pontiac
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.61883, -83.32074
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (1974)
Projected traffic37,198 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Lake RD over US-24 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Lake RD over US-24 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Lake RD over US-24 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Lake RD over US-24?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Lake RD over US-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.