US Bridges

Huron River Drive over Smith Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Rockwood W/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000011990

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,080
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron River Drive over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huron River Drive over Smith Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,213 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesHuron River Drive
CrossesSmith Creek
LocationRockwood W/Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.06712, -83.22879
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (1996)
Projected traffic5,213 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Huron River Drive over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huron River Drive over Smith 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Huron River Drive over Smith Creek carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huron River Drive over Smith Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Huron River Drive over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.