Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain
GoodWayne County, Michigan · Livonia S/Seven Mile · Structure no. 000000000012154
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,637
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,026 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain carry?
About 21,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Merriman Road over Tarabusi Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.