US Bridges

Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West of Van Dyke · Structure no. 000000000006194

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,760
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,915 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMetropolitan Pkwy
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location0.5 MI West of Van Dyke
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56522, -83.03936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,760 (2011)
Projected traffic76,915 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad carry?

About 51,760 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Metropolitan Pkwy over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.