US Bridges

Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia W/Merriman · Structure no. 000000000012095

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,183
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,616 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSeven Mile Road
CrossesTarabusi Drain
LocationLivonia W/Merriman
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.42643, -83.36342
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,183 (2004)
Projected traffic22,616 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain carry?

About 21,183 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Seven Mile Road over Tarabusi Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.