US Bridges

Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W of ST Aubin · Structure no. 000000000012380

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,014
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 102 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 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 15,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,117 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesLarned Street
CrossesDequindre Cut Greenway
LocationW of ST Aubin
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.33657, -83.02868
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,014 (2009)
Projected traffic27,117 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway carry?

About 15,014 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Larned Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.