US Bridges

11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Lyon Twp Sec 14/23 · Structure no. 000000000014137

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Carries11 Mile RD
CrossesNovi-Lyon Drain
LocationLyon Twp Sec 14/23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47722, -83.59289
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns 11 Mile RD over Novi-Lyon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.