US Bridges

Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia N/Ann Arbr Trl · Structure no. 000000000012144

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,486
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 27,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,754 by 2015. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWayne Road
CrossesE N Hines Drive
LocationLivonia N/Ann Arbr Trl
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.35844, -83.38647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,486 (1997)
Projected traffic26,754 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive 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 E N Hines Drive carry?

About 27,486 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Road over E N Hines Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.