E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain
FairMonroe County, Michigan · In Monroe · Structure no. 000000000007406
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,435
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 5,435 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2016. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain carry?
About 5,435 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns E Elm Avenue over Mason Run Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.