US Bridges

Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI NE of Cass Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000012725

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2017. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeachland Blvd
CrossesOtter Sylvan Lake Canal
Location0.5 MI NE of Cass Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6233, -83.34522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1997)
Projected traffic312 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beachland Blvd over Otter Sylvan Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.