US Bridges

7 MI RD over M-39

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011711

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,550
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 MI RD over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7 MI RD over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 30,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,000 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Carries7 MI RD
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.43002, -83.21923
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,550 (1978)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 MI RD over M-39 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 7 MI RD over M-39 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 7 MI RD over M-39 carry?

About 30,550 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is 7 MI RD 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 135 ft wide.

Who owns 7 MI RD over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.