US Bridges

Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Westland S/Ann Arbor Trl · Structure no. 000000000012159

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,683
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv is a concrete continuous frame carrying Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 34,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,605 by 2015. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Belt Road
CrossesE N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv
LocationWestland S/Ann Arbor Trl
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34339, -83.33172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,683 (1996)
Projected traffic37,605 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv carry?

About 34,683 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Belt Road over E N Hines & Mid Rouge Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.