Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000012505
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 1984 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River is a concrete slab carrying Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2010. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin 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 Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Austin ST over N Br Ecorse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.