US Bridges

Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield)

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011693

Built
1961
64 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
34,400
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 144 ft wide.

CarriesPlymouth Road
CrossesM-39 (southfield)
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37226, -83.21658
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.8 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (1978)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
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 Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield) 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 Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield) carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Road over M-39 (southfield)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.