US Bridges

EB Fullerton Ave over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011694

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Fullerton Ave over M-39 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Fullerton Ave over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB Fullerton Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3797, -83.2169
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2008)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Fullerton Ave over M-39 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is EB Fullerton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does EB Fullerton Ave over M-39 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB Fullerton Ave over M-39?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns EB Fullerton Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.