US Bridges

Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd)

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Livonia · Structure no. 000000000011348

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd) is a concrete frame carrying Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 1977. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHines Drive
CrossesOld M-14 (ann Arbor Rd)
LocationIn Livonia
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36672, -83.40827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1978)
Projected traffic15,000 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd) carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hines Drive over Old M-14 (ann Arbor Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.