US Bridges

Auburn Avenue over Clinton River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Btwn Saginaw and Woodward · Structure no. 000000000013767

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Avenue over Clinton River is a concrete culvert carrying Auburn Avenue over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Avenue
CrossesClinton River
LocationBtwn Saginaw and Woodward
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.63449, -83.29044
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic230 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Auburn Avenue over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Avenue over Clinton River 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 Auburn Avenue over Clinton River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Auburn Avenue over Clinton River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Auburn Avenue over Clinton River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.