Gillespie Ave over Clinton River
PoorOakland County, Michigan · 1/2 MI SW Orch Lk & Bl 75 · Structure no. 000000000008252
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillespie Ave over Clinton River is a concrete frame carrying Gillespie Ave over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 51 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillespie Ave over Clinton River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gillespie Ave over Clinton River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gillespie Ave over Clinton River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gillespie Ave over Clinton River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Gillespie Ave over Clinton River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.