Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain
FairWayne County, Michigan · Livonia N/Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012162
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,170
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 40,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,573 by 2015. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Middle Belt 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain carry?
About 40,170 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Belt Road over Tarabusi Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.