Ridge Road over M-14
FairWayne County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011357
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 347 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over M-14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road 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 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over M-14 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road 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 Ridge Road over M-14 carry?
About 65,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over M-14?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over M-14?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.