US Bridges

US-24 SB over Hines Drive

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Hts · Structure no. 000000000011295

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,634
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 SB over Hines Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-24 SB over Hines Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 27,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2025. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 SB
CrossesHines Drive
LocationIn Dearborn Hts
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.34636, -83.27388
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,634 (2007)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 SB over Hines Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US-24 SB over Hines Drive 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 Hines Drive carry?

About 27,634 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-24 SB over Hines Drive?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 SB over Hines Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.