US Bridges

West Road over Silver Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Huron W/Inkster · Structure no. 000000000012008

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Road over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 951 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesWest Road
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationHuron W/Inkster
RouteCounty Highway 8212
Coordinates42.13771, -83.3133
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (1997)
Projected traffic951 by 2015
Trucks1%
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 West Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Silver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns West Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.