US Bridges

Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Sect 28/33 Oxford Twp · Structure no. 000000000013814

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,305
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet 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 8,305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,340 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDrahner Road
CrossesLong Lake Outlet
LocationSect 28/33 Oxford Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.80944, -83.2845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,305 (2012)
Projected traffic12,340 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet 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 Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet carry?

About 8,305 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Drahner Road over Long Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.