Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR
PoorClosed to trafficOakland County, Michigan · 1/4 MI E East Blvd & BL75 · Structure no. 000000000008269
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,290 by 2010. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Luther King over Grand Trunk Western RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.