Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000012503
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1984 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River is a concrete tee beam carrying Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River 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 Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Porter ST over N Br Ecorse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.