US Bridges

Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · W End of Island Lake · Structure no. 000000000013861

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIsland Lake Drive
CrossesNovi Lyons Drain
LocationW End of Island Lake
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.48008, -83.55369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic170 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain?

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

Who owns Island Lake Drive over Novi Lyons Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.