US Bridges

Paul Ave over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011687

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Ave over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Paul Ave over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,885 by 2025. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaul Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33613, -83.21575
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2005)
Projected traffic5,885 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 Paul Ave over M-39 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul Ave 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 Paul Ave over M-39 carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paul Ave over M-39?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.