US Bridges

Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Lincoln Park S/Outer Drv · Structure no. 000000000012205

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,547
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 26,547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,249 by 2015. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesToledo Road
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationLincoln Park S/Outer Drv
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.26919, -83.18152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,547 (1995)
Projected traffic25,249 by 2015
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
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 Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 26,547 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Toledo Road over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.