US Bridges

Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Lincoln Pk &ecorse E/Fort · Structure no. 000000000012039

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,533
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 19,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,025 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouthfield Road
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationLincoln Pk &ecorse E/Fort
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.24502, -83.15952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,533 (2022)
Projected traffic29,025 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southfield Road over Ecorse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 19,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Southfield Road over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.