Scotten Ave over US-12
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011316
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 1978 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotten Ave over US-12 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Scotten Ave over US-12 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 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 7,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,350 by 1977. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scotten Ave over US-12 built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Scotten Ave over US-12 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Scotten Ave over US-12 carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is Scotten Ave over US-12?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Scotten Ave over US-12?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.