US Bridges

Inkster Road over Silver Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brownstown/Huron S/Grix · Structure no. 000000000012164

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Road over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Inkster Road over Silver Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2015. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesInkster Road
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationBrownstown/Huron S/Grix
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.13008, -83.30461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (1996)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Inkster Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster Road over Silver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Inkster Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Inkster Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.