Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hgt Bet Huron-Mayfair · Structure no. 000000000012331
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 1982 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2002. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanover RD over Ecorse 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover RD over Ecorse Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.