US Bridges

Fenkell Ave over M-39

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Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011706

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenkell Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fenkell Ave over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFenkell Ave
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40113, -83.2182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (1978)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fenkell Ave over M-39 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Fenkell 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 November 2023.

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

About 25,000 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fenkell 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 99 ft wide.

Who owns Fenkell Ave over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.