M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp)
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011705
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,129
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 19,129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,330 by 2018. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 116 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp) carry?
About 19,129 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp)?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns M-5 Grand River over M-39 (southfield Exp)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.