US Bridges

E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · W of ST Aubin · Structure no. 000000000012391

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
488 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,729
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 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 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2025. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Grand Boulevard
CrossesGtw RR & Rivard ST
LocationW of ST Aubin
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37694, -83.05522
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2005)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST 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 E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST carry?

About 3,729 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns E Grand Boulevard over Gtw RR & Rivard ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.