US Bridges

Beck Road over M-14

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W. of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011358

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

About this bridge

Beck Road over M-14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beck 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 5 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 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBeck Road
CrossesM-14
Location1.0 MI W. of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38246, -83.51008
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2006)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beck Road over M-14 built?

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

What condition is Beck 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 Beck Road over M-14 carry?

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

How long is Beck Road over M-14?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Beck Road over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.