Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Grosse Iletwp S/Bridge ST · Structure no. 000000000012213
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,365
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,434 by 2015. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile) carry?
About 1,365 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Parke Lane Road over Thorofare Ch(grosse Ile)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.