US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Heights · Structure no. 000000000012612

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,077
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2013. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesEcorse Creek
LocationIn Dearborn Heights
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27129, -83.24474
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (1993)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2013
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Avenue over Ecorse 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 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Ecorse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.