Base Line over CSX RR
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Northville E/Novi RD · Structure no. 000000000012101
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,730
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Line over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Line over CSX RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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.
It carries about 35,730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,880 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Line over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Line over CSX RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Base Line over CSX RR carry?
About 35,730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Base Line over CSX RR?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Base Line over CSX RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.