US Bridges

Huron River Drive over Huron River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Van Buren W/Haggerty(n) · Structure no. 000000000012032

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,232
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron River Drive over Huron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron River Drive over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 6 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 4,232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,676 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHuron River Drive
CrossesHuron River
LocationVan Buren W/Haggerty(n)
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21082, -83.43451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,232 (2020)
Projected traffic4,676 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Huron River Drive over Huron River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Huron River Drive over Huron River 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 March 2023.

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

About 4,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huron River Drive over Huron River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Huron River Drive over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.