US Bridges

Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · SW of N Cass Ave · Structure no. 000000000013772

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohnson Street
CrossesPontiac Creek
LocationSW of N Cass Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64381, -83.3051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic230 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Street over Pontiac 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street over Pontiac Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.