US Bridges

Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake

FairPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · South of Glengary · Structure no. 000000000008314

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
176 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake is a wood or timber slab carrying Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2020. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Island Drive
CrossesWolverine Lake
LocationSouth of Glengary
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56014, -83.4813
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1981)
Projected traffic90 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Island Drive over Wolverine Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.