Silver Bell over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadOakland County, Michigan · West of Orion RD · Structure no. 000000000008206
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 326
- 1983 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Bell over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Bell over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2010. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Bell over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Bell over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Bell over Paint Creek carry?
About 326 vehicles per day (1983 count).
How long is Silver Bell over Paint Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Bell over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.