US Bridges

Bates Street over Parking Lot

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 250 Ft S of Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 000000000014638

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
1900 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Street over Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bates Street over Parking Lot 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 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 2,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2021. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBates Street
CrossesParking Lot
Location250 Ft S of Jefferson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.32836, -83.04299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (1900)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bates Street over Parking Lot built?

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

What condition is Bates Street over Parking Lot 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bates Street over Parking Lot carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is Bates Street over Parking Lot?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bates Street over Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.