US Bridges

Van Born RD over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · At I-94 & M-39 Intrchg · Structure no. 000000000011154

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Born RD over M-39 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Born RD over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 1977. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Born RD
CrossesM-39
LocationAt I-94 & M-39 Intrchg
RouteState Highway 94
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26948, -83.22377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1982)
Projected traffic1,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Van Born RD over M-39 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Born RD over M-39 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 2024.

How much traffic does Van Born RD over M-39 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Van Born RD over M-39?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Van Born RD over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.