US Bridges

Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Airport and Crescent · Structure no. 000000000008180

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Lake RD
CrossesClinton River
LocationBet Airport and Crescent
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.64527, -83.4033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2015)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Lake RD over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.