US Bridges

Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Belle Isle · Structure no. 000000000012494

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 124 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodside Drive
CrossesCanoe Stream
LocationBelle Isle
RouteState Highway 710
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33995, -82.96869
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2005)
Projected traffic533 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Woodside Drive 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 Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodside Drive over Canoe Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.