US Bridges

M-150 over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Rochester (w Main St) · Structure no. 000000000007988

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,367
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-150 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-150 over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 101 years old, older 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 25,367 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,723 by 2018. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-150
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationIn Rochester (w Main St)
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates42.68399, -83.13386
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,367 (2007)
Projected traffic31,723 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-150 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is M-150 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-150 over Paint Creek carry?

About 25,367 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M-150 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns M-150 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.