US Bridges

Toledo Road over Allen Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Brwntwns/Pennsylvania · Structure no. 000000000012189

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,876
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toledo Road over Allen Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toledo Road over Allen Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 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 19,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,734 by 2015. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesToledo Road
CrossesAllen Road
LocationBrwntwns/Pennsylvania
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.18284, -83.22784
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,876 (1995)
Projected traffic17,734 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Toledo Road over Allen Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Toledo Road over Allen Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does Toledo Road over Allen Road carry?

About 19,876 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Toledo Road over Allen Road?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Toledo Road over Allen Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.