Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Belleville W/Bellevill RD · Structure no. 000000000012033
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2015. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Denton Road over Belleville Lk Huron Rivr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.