US Bridges

US-24 NB over Hines Drive

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Hts · Structure no. 000000000011296

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

About this bridge

US-24 NB over Hines Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-24 NB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 27,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 NB
CrossesHines Drive
LocationIn Dearborn Hts
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.34619, -83.27343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,634 (2007)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB 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 NB over Hines Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-24 NB over Hines Drive carry?

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

How long is US-24 NB over Hines Drive?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 NB over Hines Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.