US Bridges

Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · City of Romulus · Structure no. 000000000012663

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVining Road
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR
LocationCity of Romulus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.22962, -83.37022
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic4,400 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Vining Road over Norfolk & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.