US Bridges

Renaissance DR W over Ring Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · S of Jefferspn Ave · Structure no. 000000000014721

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
785 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Renaissance DR W over Ring Road is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Renaissance DR W 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 785 ft (239.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRenaissance DR W
CrossesRing Road
LocationS of Jefferspn Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.32858, -83.0409
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, no restriction
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadHS 20
Structure length785 ft (239.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Renaissance DR W over Ring Road built?

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

What condition is Renaissance DR W 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 Renaissance DR W over Ring Road carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Renaissance DR W over Ring Road?

The structure is 785 ft (239.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Renaissance DR W over Ring Road?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.