US Bridges

Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet John R and Dequindre · Structure no. 000000000008177

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,575
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,900 by 2010. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLong Lake RD
CrossesGibson Drain
LocationBet John R and Dequindre
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.59256, -83.10801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,575 (—)
Projected traffic33,900 by 2010
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 Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain carry?

About 22,575 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Long Lake RD over Gibson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.