US Bridges

Ludlow ST over Paint Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · West of Rochester RD · Structure no. 000000000008273

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,010
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludlow ST over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ludlow ST over Paint Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLudlow ST
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationWest of Rochester RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68828, -83.14276
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2008)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2028
Trucks3%
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

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 Ludlow ST over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ludlow ST over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ludlow ST over Paint Creek carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ludlow ST over Paint Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ludlow ST over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.