US Bridges

Joy Road over Tonquish Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton/Plymouth T W/Lilly · Structure no. 000000000012059

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,081
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joy Road over Tonquish Creek is a concrete slab carrying Joy Road over Tonquish Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 15,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,486 by 2015. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJoy Road
CrossesTonquish Creek
LocationCanton/Plymouth T W/Lilly
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35165, -83.46264
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,081 (1996)
Projected traffic18,486 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Joy Road over Tonquish Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joy Road over Tonquish 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 2023.

How much traffic does Joy Road over Tonquish Creek carry?

About 15,081 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joy Road over Tonquish Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Joy Road over Tonquish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.