US Bridges

Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Belle Isle · Structure no. 000000000012449

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,157
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream is a concrete frame carrying Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSunset Drive
CrossesCanoe Stream
LocationBelle Isle
RouteState Highway 704
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3381, -82.99683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2005)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Drive over Canoe Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.