US Bridges

Emburke Blvd over Clinton River

PoorClosed to traffic

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000014039

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emburke Blvd over Clinton River is a steel culvert carrying Emburke Blvd over Clinton River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmburke Blvd
CrossesClinton River
Location0.25 MI S of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65553, -83.39325
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 7 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic328 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Emburke Blvd over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emburke Blvd over Clinton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Emburke Blvd over Clinton River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Emburke Blvd over Clinton River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Emburke Blvd over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.