US Bridges

Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Gibraltar E/S Gibraltar · Structure no. 000000000011995

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,690
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,041 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStoeflet Road
CrossesW Gibraltar Waterway
LocationGibraltar E/S Gibraltar
RouteCity Street 8206
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09039, -83.19314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (1996)
Projected traffic3,041 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stoeflet Road over W Gibraltar Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.