Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek
GoodWayne County, Michigan · Livonia N/Five Mile · Structure no. 000000000012161
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,300 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek 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 Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Belt Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.