US Bridges

US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Hts · Structure no. 000000000011280

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,063 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,163 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 SB
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationIn Dearborn Hts
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.27145, -83.27059
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,063 (2021)
Projected traffic36,163 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 34,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 SB over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.