Fern Ave over M-39
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011681
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 1988 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fern Ave 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 1977. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fern Ave over M-39 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Fern Ave 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 Fern Ave over M-39 carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fern Ave over M-39?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Fern Ave over M-39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.