US Bridges

Rotunda Drive over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011683

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotunda Drive over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rotunda Drive over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,200 by 2026. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 140 ft wide.

CarriesRotunda Drive
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.29848, -83.20602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2005)
Projected traffic30,200 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rotunda Drive over M-39 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Rotunda Drive over M-39 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rotunda Drive over M-39 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rotunda Drive over M-39?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Rotunda Drive over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.