US Bridges

Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011691

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFitzpatrick Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36418, -83.21636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (—)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39 carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzpatrick Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.