US Bridges

Warren Ave over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011688

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,520
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Ave over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Warren Ave over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 31,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,600 by 2025. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWarren Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34337, -83.21604
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,520 (2005)
Projected traffic38,600 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure8
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 Warren Ave over M-39 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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

About 31,520 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Warren Ave over M-39?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.