US Bridges

Oakwood Blvd over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Allen Park · Structure no. 000000000011682

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,116
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Blvd over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood Blvd 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 26,116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2017. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesOakwood Blvd
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Allen Park
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.28987, -83.20674
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,116 (1996)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2017
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 Oakwood Blvd over M-39 built?

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

What condition is Oakwood Blvd 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 Oakwood Blvd over M-39 carry?

About 26,116 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Blvd over M-39?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Blvd over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.