Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Westland S/Joy · Structure no. 000000000012143
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,380
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,761 by 2015. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek carry?
About 40,380 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Wayne Road over Tonquish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.