US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Plymth T/Northv T W/Ridge · Structure no. 000000000012075

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,414
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,869 by 2015. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesJohnson Drain
LocationPlymth T/Northv T W/Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39332, -83.53457
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,414 (1995)
Projected traffic5,869 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain carry?

About 4,414 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.