Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Detroit Riv at Belle Isle · Structure no. 000000000012392
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 2,194 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River is a concrete other carrying Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,350 by 2042. The structure is 2,194 ft (668.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River carry?
About 7,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River?
The structure is 2,194 ft (668.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.