US Bridges

Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Trenton S/West RD · Structure no. 000000000012303

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,140
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2015. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Pk Drive
CrossesElizabeth Pk Canal
LocationTrenton S/West RD
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.13631, -83.179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (1993)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Pk Drive over Elizabeth Pk Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.