US Bridges

Belleville Road over Huron River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Belleville S/I-94 · Structure no. 000000000012109

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,710
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleville Road over Huron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belleville Road over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 years old, older 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 21,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,966 by 2015. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleville Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationBelleville S/I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.21174, -83.49265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,710 (1992)
Projected traffic24,966 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Belleville Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Belleville Road over Huron River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Belleville Road over Huron River carry?

About 21,710 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Belleville Road over Huron River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Belleville Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.