US Bridges

Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Northville T W/Northv RD · Structure no. 000000000012087

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,326
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive is a concrete frame carrying Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 9,326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2015. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSix Mile Road
CrossesEn Hines Drive
LocationNorthville T W/Northv RD
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.41065, -83.47192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,326 (1997)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive carry?

About 9,326 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Six Mile Road over En Hines Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.