US Bridges

Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Brntwn/Sthgtee/Allen · Structure no. 000000000012191

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,779
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,779 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,568 by 2015. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesToledo Road
CrossesPennsylvania Road
LocationBrntwn/Sthgtee/Allen
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.1843, -83.22677
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,779 (1992)
Projected traffic16,568 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 Pennsylvania Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road carry?

About 15,779 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Toledo Road over Pennsylvania Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.