US Bridges

Miller Road over Ford Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Dearborn N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012240

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,511
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over Ford Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over Ford Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 6 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 7,511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2015. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
CrossesFord Road
LocationDearborn N/Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32967, -83.16644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,511 (1997)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over Ford Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Miller Road over Ford Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over Ford Road carry?

About 7,511 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over Ford Road?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over Ford Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.