US Bridges

Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W of ST Aubin · Structure no. 000000000012381

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,709
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 101 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 13,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,759 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesLafayette Street
CrossesDequindre Cut Greenway
LocationW of ST Aubin
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.33891, -83.03027
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,709 (2009)
Projected traffic24,759 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lafayette 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 Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway carry?

About 13,709 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Street over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.