Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Redford Twp S/Five Mile · Structure no. 000000000012174
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,472
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,183 by 2015. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Beech-Daly 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 24,472 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Beech-Daly Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.