US Bridges

Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal

FairPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · Bloomfield Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000012728

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2017. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLong Lk Shores DR
CrossesLong Lake Canal
LocationBloomfield Twp Sec 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59361, -83.31965
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1997)
Projected traffic330 by 2017
Trucks2%
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

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 Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Long Lk Shores DR over Long 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lk Shores DR over Long Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.