US Bridges

Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Subdivision Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000013597

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Path Trail
CrossesIndian Lake Canal
LocationIn Subdivision Sec 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80167, -83.27306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic545 by 2030
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

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 Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Path Trail over Indian Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.