US Bridges

Vanborn Road over Ecorse River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · West of Inkster RD · Structure no. 000000000013243

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanborn Road over Ecorse River is a concrete culvert carrying Vanborn Road over Ecorse River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2019. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVanborn Road
CrossesEcorse River
LocationWest of Inkster RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.26819, -83.31108
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2000)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2019
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vanborn Road over Ecorse River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanborn Road over Ecorse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Vanborn Road over Ecorse River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vanborn Road over Ecorse River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Vanborn Road over Ecorse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.