US Bridges

Madison ST over Ecorse Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Heights · Structure no. 000000000012336

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Ecorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison ST over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2008. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison ST
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationIn Dearborn Heights
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27249, -83.26538
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1996)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2008
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Madison ST over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison ST over Ecorse Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Madison ST over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Madison ST over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.