US Bridges

Rochester RD over Sturgis

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Oakland County, Michigan · 0.15 MI N/Big Beaver RD · Structure no. 000000000008309

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochester RD over Sturgis is a concrete culvert carrying Rochester RD over Sturgis in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,300 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRochester RD
CrossesSturgis
Location0.15 MI N/Big Beaver RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56423, -83.12849
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2011)
Projected traffic44,300 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rochester RD over Sturgis built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Rochester RD over Sturgis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rochester RD over Sturgis carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rochester RD over Sturgis?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Rochester RD over Sturgis?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.