Joy RD over M-39
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011690
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joy RD over M-39 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Joy RD over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 135 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joy RD over M-39 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Joy RD 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Joy RD over M-39 carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Joy RD over M-39?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Joy RD over M-39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.