US Bridges

East River Road over N Hickory Canal

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile T S/Groh · Structure no. 000000000012212

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over N Hickory Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East River Road over N Hickory Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesEast River Road
CrossesN Hickory Canal
LocationGrosse Ile T S/Groh
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09614, -83.15072
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2019)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over N Hickory Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East River Road over N Hickory Canal 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 East River Road over N Hickory Canal carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over N Hickory Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over N Hickory Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.