US Bridges

Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 200 N of Amberwood Ct · Structure no. 000000000013599

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 743 by 2030. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Crest Drive
CrossesRosewood Lake Canal
Location200 N of Amberwood Ct
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56658, -83.43406
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic743 by 2030
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 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 Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Crest Drive over Rosewood Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.