US Bridges

Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Detroit N/Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012098

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,584
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR is a concrete frame carrying Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 21,584 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,230 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive
CrossesMt Olivet Cemetery DR
LocationDetroit N/Six Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42001, -83.01369
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,584 (2001)
Projected traffic26,230 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR 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 Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR carry?

About 21,584 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive over Mt Olivet Cemetery DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.