US Bridges

Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Fairbrook ST · Structure no. 000000000012511

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2013. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesRural Hill Drive
CrossesJohnson Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Fairbrook ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4253, -83.48894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1989)
Projected traffic10 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Hill Drive over Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.