S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal
GoodWayne County, Michigan · Grosse Ile S/Groh · Structure no. 000000000012275
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,878
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 86 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,395 by 2015. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal carry?
About 2,878 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns S Pointe Drive over Swan Island Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.