US Bridges

Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · At End of Timber Trail · Structure no. 000000000013862

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2020. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShoreline Drive
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
LocationAt End of Timber Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47761, -83.54214
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 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 traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic115 by 2020
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 Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary built?

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

What condition is Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary 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 Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Shoreline Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.