W Chicago Ave over M-39
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011692
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Chicago Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Chicago 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Chicago 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 W Chicago 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W Chicago Ave over M-39 carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Chicago Ave over M-39?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns W Chicago Ave over M-39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.