Leland Drive over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Brntwnw/Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012252
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leland Drive over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Leland 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leland Drive over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leland 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Leland Drive over Silver Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is Leland Drive over Silver Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Leland Drive over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.