Harbin Drive over Silver Creek
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Brntwnw/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012251
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harbin Drive over Silver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harbin Drive over Silver Creek 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 4 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2015. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Harbin Drive over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harbin Drive over Silver Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Harbin Drive over Silver Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harbin Drive over Silver Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Harbin Drive over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.