US-24 over Conrail
FairWayne County, Michigan · 4.5 MI N of Flat Rock · Structure no. 000000000011284
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,232
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 over Conrail in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 90 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 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 23,232 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,438 by 2018. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 62 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 over Conrail built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US-24 over Conrail 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-24 over Conrail carry?
About 23,232 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-24 over Conrail?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 over Conrail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.