US Bridges

Riverside Ave over Fox Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · At End of Alter Road · Structure no. 000000000012457

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Ave over Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Riverside Ave over Fox Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2008. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Ave
CrossesFox Creek
LocationAt End of Alter Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36013, -82.93001
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2008)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2008
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 Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Ave over Fox Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.