West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Trenton E/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012013
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,230 ft
- 35 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,876
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,733 by 2015. The structure is 1,230 ft (375 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR carry?
About 11,876 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR?
The structure is 1,230 ft (375 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns West Road over 5th ST Conrail Gtw RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.