US Bridges

University ST over Paint Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · East of Rochester RD · Structure no. 000000000008272

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,380
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University ST over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying University ST over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,940 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversity ST
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationEast of Rochester RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68225, -83.12948
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2008)
Projected traffic13,940 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 University ST over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is University ST over Paint Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does University ST over Paint Creek carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is University ST over Paint Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns University ST over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.