Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · East of Worth · Structure no. 000000000012496
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2012. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Young Drive over W Gibraltar Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.