US Bridges

M-102 WB over US-24

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · @ US-24 Telegraph RD · Structure no. 000000000011623

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,603
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-102 WB over US-24 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-102 WB over US-24 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 39,603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,298 by 2018. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-102 WB
CrossesUS-24
Location@ US-24 Telegraph RD
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates42.443, -83.27822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,603 (2007)
Projected traffic33,298 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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-102 WB over US-24 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is M-102 WB over US-24 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M-102 WB over US-24 carry?

About 39,603 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-102 WB over US-24?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns M-102 WB over US-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.