US Bridges

M-14 over Edward Hines Drive

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.4 MI West of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011361

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-14 over Edward Hines Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-14 over Edward Hines Drive 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 90,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,845 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-14
CrossesEdward Hines Drive
Location0.4 MI West of Plymouth
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39025, -83.46857
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,300 (2013)
Projected traffic103,845 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-14 over Edward Hines Drive built?

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

What condition is M-14 over Edward Hines Drive 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 M-14 over Edward Hines Drive carry?

About 90,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-14 over Edward Hines Drive?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns M-14 over Edward Hines Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.