US Bridges

Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Btwn M-5 & Grand Riv Ave · Structure no. 000000000013592

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,574 by 2020. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Lake Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationBtwn M-5 & Grand Riv Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45358, -83.35486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2010)
Projected traffic18,574 by 2020
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River 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 Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Orchard Lake Road over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.