US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton W/I-275 · Structure no. 000000000012048

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,165
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,390 by 2015. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesFellows Creek
LocationCanton W/I-275
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.30858, -83.44387
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,165 (1996)
Projected traffic17,390 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek carry?

About 16,165 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Fellows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.