US Bridges

Klenk Ave over Fox Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · North of Riverside · Structure no. 000000000012475

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klenk Ave over Fox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Klenk Ave over Fox Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKlenk Ave
CrossesFox Creek
LocationNorth of Riverside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36086, -82.93045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2008)
Projected traffic520 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Klenk Ave over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klenk Ave over Fox Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Klenk Ave over Fox Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Klenk Ave over Fox Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Klenk Ave over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.