Wabash Street over Saline River
FairMonroe County, Michigan · In Milan · Structure no. 000000000007405
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabash Street over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wabash Street over Saline River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabash Street over Saline River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Wabash Street over Saline River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wabash Street over Saline River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wabash Street over Saline River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wabash Street over Saline River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.