US Bridges

Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Mt Elliott - Mound RD · Structure no. 000000000012345

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,575 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,856
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 12,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,058 by 2021. The structure is 1,575 ft (480.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Elliott - Mound
CrossesGtw RR and Caniff
LocationMt Elliott - Mound RD
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40432, -83.03807
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,575 ft (480.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,856 (2008)
Projected traffic35,058 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff carry?

About 12,856 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff?

The structure is 1,575 ft (480.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Elliott - Mound over Gtw RR and Caniff?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.