US Bridges

10 Mile Road over Claire Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · West of Northwestern · Structure no. 000000000008166

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Mile Road over Claire Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Mile Road over Claire Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2017. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries10 Mile Road
CrossesClaire Drain
LocationWest of Northwestern
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.47273, -83.24792
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (1997)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Mile Road over Claire Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Mile Road over Claire 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Mile Road over Claire Drain carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10 Mile Road over Claire Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns 10 Mile Road over Claire Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.