US Bridges

M-24 over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Lake Orion · Structure no. 000000000007985

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-24 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-24 over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesM-24
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationIn Lake Orion
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.78303, -83.24059
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2019)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-24 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-24 over Paint Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-24 over Paint Creek carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-24 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns M-24 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.