US Bridges

Marley Drive over Canal (middle)

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brownstowne/Dern · Structure no. 000000000011987

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marley Drive over Canal (middle) is a concrete culvert carrying Marley Drive over Canal (middle) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2020. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarley Drive
CrossesCanal (middle)
LocationBrownstowne/Dern
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05204, -83.19108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2002)
Projected traffic760 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marley Drive over Canal (middle) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marley Drive over Canal (middle) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marley Drive over Canal (middle) carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marley Drive over Canal (middle)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Marley Drive over Canal (middle)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.