US Bridges

US-12 WB over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn over M-39 · Structure no. 000000000011314

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,825
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 WB over M-39 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 WB over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 21,825 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,175 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-12 WB
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Dearborn over M-39
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.31105, -83.21466
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,825 (2020)
Projected traffic23,175 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-12 WB over M-39 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US-12 WB over M-39 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 WB over M-39 carry?

About 21,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-12 WB over M-39?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 WB over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.