US Bridges

Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Wattles and Long Lk R · Structure no. 000000000008159

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,495
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 22,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,400 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDequindre Road
CrossesGibson Drain
LocationBet Wattles and Long Lk R
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.58683, -83.08967
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,495 (1998)
Projected traffic33,400 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain 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 Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain carry?

About 22,495 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Dequindre Road over Gibson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.