US Bridges

Central Ave over Canoe Stream

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Belle Isle · Structure no. 000000000012454

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Canoe Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Central Ave over Canoe Stream in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 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
Coordinates42.343, -82.97626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Canoe Stream built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave 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 Central Ave over Canoe Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Canoe Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Canoe Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.