US Bridges

Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbnhts/Westlds/Joy · Structure no. 000000000012169

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,856
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive is a concrete frame carrying Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,029 by 2015. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInkster Road
CrossesE N Hines Drive
LocationDbnhts/Westlds/Joy
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34941, -83.31256
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,856 (1996)
Projected traffic29,029 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive built?

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

What condition is Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive carry?

About 30,856 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster Road over E N Hines Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.