US Bridges

Schoolcraft Ave over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011695

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,060
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolcraft Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolcraft Ave over M-39 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 30,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesSchoolcraft Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.38671, -83.21754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 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 width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,060 (1978)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Schoolcraft Ave over M-39 built?

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

What condition is Schoolcraft 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 September 2024.

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

About 30,060 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schoolcraft 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 138 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolcraft Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.