Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Indianwood RD · Structure no. 000000000008210
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 95 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal 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 Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nakomis over Indianwood Lake Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.