9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain
PoorPosted for loadOakland County, Michigan · Drake and 9 Mile · Structure no. 000000000014703
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain is a steel culvert carrying 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).
Who owns 9 Mile RD over Caddell Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.