US Bridges

Twelfth Street over Conrail

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Twelfth ST N of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000000012370

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twelfth Street over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twelfth Street over Conrail in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwelfth Street
CrossesConrail
LocationTwelfth ST N of Lafayette
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.32367, -83.06738
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2015)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twelfth Street over Conrail built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twelfth Street over Conrail 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Twelfth Street over Conrail carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Twelfth Street over Conrail?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Twelfth Street over Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.