US Bridges

Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Romulus S/I-94 · Structure no. 000000000012036

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,970
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 10,970 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2029. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGoddard Road Ext
CrossesMerriman Road
LocationRomulus S/I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.23669, -83.34058
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,970 (2009)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2029
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road carry?

About 10,970 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Goddard Road Ext over Merriman Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.