US Bridges

Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · S of Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 000000000014720

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
766 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
1,361
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaubien Blvd
CrossesRing Road
LocationS of Jefferson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32948, -83.03864
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadH 10
Structure length766 ft (233.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road?

The structure is 766 ft (233.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Beaubien Blvd over Ring Road?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.