US Bridges

Hubbard Av WB over M-39

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011686

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,457
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Av WB over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard Av WB over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard Av WB
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32176, -83.21522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,457 (2010)
Projected traffic17,003 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hubbard Av WB over M-39 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Hubbard Av WB over M-39 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hubbard Av WB over M-39 carry?

About 15,457 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Av WB over M-39?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard Av WB over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.