Swan Drive over Swan Channel
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile W/S Pointe DR · Structure no. 000000000012272
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swan Drive over Swan Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Swan Drive over Swan Channel in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2015. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swan Drive over Swan Channel built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swan Drive over Swan Channel 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 Swan Drive over Swan Channel carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swan Drive over Swan Channel?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Swan Drive over Swan Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.