US Bridges

Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · South of Scout Trail · Structure no. 000000000013601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,540
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River is a concrete culvert carrying Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,220 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOxbow Lake Road
CrossesClinton River
LocationSouth of Scout Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61883, -83.49067
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2010)
Projected traffic5,220 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River 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 Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Oxbow Lake Road over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.