US Bridges

Village RD over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.25 Miles S of River RD · Structure no. 000000000011684

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village RD 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 4,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 1977. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage RD
CrossesM-39
Location0.25 Miles S of River RD
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30501, -83.2125
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1988)
Projected traffic270 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Village RD over M-39 built?

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

What condition is Village RD 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 Village RD over M-39 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Village RD over M-39?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.