US Bridges

Allen Road over Ecorse Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Allen Park S/Outer Drv · Structure no. 000000000012194

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Ecorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allen Road over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,562 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Road
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationAllen Park S/Outer Drv
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27033, -83.19672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,260 (2019)
Projected traffic34,562 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Allen Road over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Ecorse Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Allen Road over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 23,260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m).

Who owns Allen Road over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.