US Bridges

Central Ave over Canoe Stream

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Belle Isle · Structure no. 000000000012453

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Canoe Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Ave over Canoe Stream in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,128 by 2021. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesCanoe Stream
LocationBelle Isle
RouteState Highway 701
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33666, -82.99461
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2005)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2021
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Canoe Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Central Ave over Canoe Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Canoe Stream carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Central Ave over Canoe Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Canoe Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.