Orion RD over Paint Creek
FairOakland County, Michigan · At Snell RD · Structure no. 000000000008156
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,781
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orion RD over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orion RD over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,248 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orion RD over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orion RD over Paint Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Orion RD over Paint Creek carry?
About 9,781 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orion RD over Paint Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Orion RD over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.