US Bridges

Elba Drive over Elba Canal

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile E/E River RD · Structure no. 000000000012274

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elba Drive over Elba Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elba Drive over Elba Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2015. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesElba Drive
CrossesElba Canal
LocationGrosse Ile E/E River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.10754, -83.14761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1993)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elba Drive over Elba Canal built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elba Drive over Elba Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elba Drive over Elba Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elba Drive over Elba Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elba Drive over Elba Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.