US Bridges

M-153 WB over Hines Drive

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Dearborn Hg over Hines DR · Structure no. 000000000011337

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-153 WB over Hines Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-153 WB over Hines Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 42,538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesM-153 WB
CrossesHines Drive
LocationDearborn Hg over Hines DR
RouteState Highway 153
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32761, -83.24514
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,538 (2022)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$463,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-153 WB over Hines Drive built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is M-153 WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-153 WB over Hines Drive carry?

About 42,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-153 WB over Hines Drive?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns M-153 WB over Hines Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.