US Bridges

Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Waterford Twp Sec 15/16 · Structure no. 000000000013809

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River is a steel culvert carrying Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCresent Lake Road
CrossesClinton River
LocationWaterford Twp Sec 15/16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66472, -83.38669
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic345 by 2020
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

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 Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cresent Lake Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cresent Lake Road over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.