US Bridges

Tireman Ave over M-39

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011689

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tireman Ave over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tireman 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2025. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTireman Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35062, -83.21626
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2005)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 Tireman Ave over M-39 built?

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

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

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tireman Ave over M-39?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tireman Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.