US Bridges

Inkster Road over Bell Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia/Redford N/5 Mile · Structure no. 000000000012170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,960
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Road over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Inkster Road over Bell Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInkster Road
CrossesBell Creek
LocationLivonia/Redford N/5 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40546, -83.31526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,960 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Inkster Road over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster Road over Bell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Inkster Road over Bell Creek carry?

About 18,960 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Road over Bell Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster Road over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.