US Bridges

Opdyke RD over Clinton River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Auburn and M59FREEWAY · Structure no. 000000000008149

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,996
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opdyke RD over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Opdyke RD over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,996 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,215 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOpdyke RD
CrossesClinton River
LocationBet Auburn and M59FREEWAY
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.63615, -83.24958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,996 (2018)
Projected traffic23,215 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opdyke RD over Clinton River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opdyke RD over Clinton River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Opdyke RD over Clinton River carry?

About 19,996 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Opdyke RD over Clinton River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Opdyke RD over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.