Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Livonia E/Middle Belt · Structure no. 000000000012089
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,968
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,379 by 2015. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 84 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Six Mile Road over Tarabusi 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 Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain carry?
About 19,968 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Six Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.