US Bridges

Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.7 MI N of Big Beaver RD · Structure no. 000000000007986

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,331
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 40,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2010. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesRochester RD
CrossesRenshaw County Drain
Location2.7 MI N of Big Beaver RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59988, -83.12941
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,331 (1997)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2010
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain carry?

About 40,331 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rochester RD over Renshaw County Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.