US Bridges

Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 250 N of Minnow Pond · Structure no. 000000000013600

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond is a wood or timber slab carrying Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 743 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgewater Drive
CrossesMinnow Pond
Location250 N of Minnow Pond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.53833, -83.43219
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
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 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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed198.8 mi (320 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 Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgewater Drive over Minnow Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.