US Bridges

Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile Twp S/Ferry · Structure no. 000000000012211

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,938
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,938 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesThorofare Ch(grosse Ile)
LocationGrosse Ile Twp S/Ferry
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.13583, -83.15858
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,938 (2021)
Projected traffic5,938 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) carry?

About 5,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.