US Bridges

M-102 WB over Plum Creek

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of US-24 · Structure no. 000000000013482

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,780
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-102 WB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-102 WB over Plum Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,833 by 2024. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-102 WB
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US-24
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates42.4433, -83.2698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,780 (2003)
Projected traffic26,833 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-102 WB over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-102 WB over Plum Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M-102 WB over Plum Creek carry?

About 61,780 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-102 WB over Plum Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns M-102 WB over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.