US Bridges

N Territorial RD over M-14

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011356

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Territorial RD over M-14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Territorial RD over M-14 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2026. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesN Territorial RD
CrossesM-14
Location2.5 MI W of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.37553, -83.5343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2006)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N Territorial RD over M-14 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Territorial RD over M-14 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Territorial RD over M-14 carry?

About 65,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Territorial RD over M-14?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N Territorial RD over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.