US Bridges

Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia N/Seven Mile · Structure no. 000000000012147

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,240
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 103 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,300 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmington Road
CrossesTarabusi Drain
LocationLivonia N/Seven Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43139, -83.37514
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,240 (2017)
Projected traffic29,300 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain carry?

About 29,240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Road over Tarabusi Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.