Beck Road over Johnson Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Northville T N/Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012107
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,972
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beck Road over Johnson Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Beck Road over Johnson Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 16,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,009 by 2015. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beck Road over Johnson Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Beck Road over Johnson Drain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Beck Road over Johnson Drain carry?
About 16,972 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Beck Road over Johnson Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Beck Road over Johnson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.