M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000011791
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,273
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,430 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek carry?
About 15,273 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns M-85 SB over Ecorse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.