US Bridges

Outer Drive S EB over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011679

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive S EB over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outer Drive S EB over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 1977. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive S EB
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27758, -83.21724
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (1978)
Projected traffic25,600 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Outer Drive S EB over M-39 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Outer Drive S EB over M-39 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 Outer Drive S EB over M-39 carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive S EB over M-39?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive S EB over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.