US Bridges

Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Novi Twp Sec 26/27 · Structure no. 000000000013644

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek is a steel culvert carrying Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,450 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNovi Road
CrossesTrib to Ingersol Creek
LocationNovi Twp Sec 26/27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.45289, -83.47406
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2011)
Projected traffic21,450 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek 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 Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Novi Road over Trib to Ingersol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.