US Bridges

Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Heights · Structure no. 000000000012334

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2010. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

CarriesKingston Ave
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationIn Dearborn Heights
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27336, -83.22875
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1991)
Projected traffic750 by 2010
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Kingston Ave over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.