Miller Road over Conrail
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Dearborn S/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012239
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,460 ft
- 48 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,965
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miller Road over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over Conrail in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 2 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 23,965 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2015. The structure is 1,460 ft (445.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Miller Road over Conrail built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Miller Road over Conrail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Miller Road over Conrail carry?
About 23,965 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Miller Road over Conrail?
The structure is 1,460 ft (445.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Miller Road over Conrail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.