Puritan Ave over M-39
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011707
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puritan Ave over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puritan 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2029. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puritan 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 Puritan 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 Puritan Ave over M-39 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Puritan Ave over M-39?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Puritan Ave over M-39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.