Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000012504
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,422
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 10,422 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,823 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River carry?
About 10,422 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette over N Br Ecorse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.