US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Canal

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canal at Riverside Ave · Structure no. 000000000012456

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Ave over Canal in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2023. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesCanal
LocationCanal at Riverside Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35918, -82.93256
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2003)
Projected traffic220 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Ave over Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Ave over Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over Canal carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns Riverside Ave over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.