US Bridges

Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · N of Heights RD · Structure no. 000000000008239

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2015. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesBellevue Avenue
CrossesLake Orion Canal
LocationN of Heights RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.78018, -83.25233
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (1995)
Projected traffic930 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m).

Who owns Bellevue Avenue over Lake Orion Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.