US Bridges

Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Trenton E/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012005

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,198
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal is a concrete arch - thru carrying Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 21,198 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,574 by 2015. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrosse Ile Parkway
CrossesElizabeth Park Canal
LocationTrenton E/Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.12782, -83.18373
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,198 (1995)
Projected traffic16,574 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal carry?

About 21,198 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Grosse Ile Parkway over Elizabeth Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.