Five Mile Road over Bell Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Redford E/Inkster · Structure no. 000000000012076
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,173
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Mile Road over Bell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Five Mile Road over Bell Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 100 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,798 by 2015. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Five Mile Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Five Mile Road over Bell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 18,173 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Five Mile Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Five Mile Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.