US Bridges

Avon Road over Clinton River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Livernois and Rochest · Structure no. 000000000008181

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,959
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avon Road over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avon Road over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,473 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvon Road
CrossesClinton River
LocationBet Livernois and Rochest
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66593, -83.15287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,959 (2011)
Projected traffic19,473 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 Avon Road over Clinton River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avon Road over Clinton River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Avon Road over Clinton River carry?

About 15,959 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avon Road over Clinton River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Avon Road over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.