US Bridges

Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Betwn Orleans & ST Aubin · Structure no. 000000000012427

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut
CrossesDequindre Cut Greenway
LocationBetwn Orleans & ST Aubin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34473, -83.03415
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut over Dequindre Cut Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.