US Bridges

Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts W/Ann Arbor Trail · Structure no. 000000000012055

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,260
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive is a concrete frame carrying Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 16,260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Avenue
CrossesE N Hines Drive
LocationDbn Hts W/Ann Arbor Trail
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34171, -83.26318
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,260 (2014)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive 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 Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive carry?

About 16,260 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Avenue over E N Hines Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.