US Bridges

Hubbard Road over Bell Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Hubbard RD @ Bell Creek · Structure no. 000000000012508

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Road over Bell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hubbard Road over Bell Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard Road
CrossesBell Creek
LocationHubbard RD @ Bell Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40308, -83.3641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard Road over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hubbard Road over Bell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hubbard Road over Bell Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hubbard Road over Bell Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard Road over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.