US Bridges

Ashland Ave over Fox Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · South of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012448

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Ave over Fox Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ashland Ave over Fox Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2021. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshland Ave
CrossesFox Creek
LocationSouth of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.37343, -82.93944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2008)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashland Ave over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland Ave over Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ashland Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.