US Bridges

Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · North of Jackson RD · Structure no. 000000000008216

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Grove DR
CrossesWhite Lake Canal
LocationNorth of Jackson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.67981, -83.55903
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2002)
Projected traffic500 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Grove DR over White 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Grove DR over White Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.