Belle Isle Traffic over Detroit River

Fair Condition97 years old7,875 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
LocationDetroit Riv At Belle Isle
CarriesBelle Isle Traffic
CrossesDetroit River
Coordinates42.34008, -82.99666

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignOther
Total Length2193.6 ft (668.6 m)
Max Span134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Deck Width87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Area17918.5 sq m
Main Spans19
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,875 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000012392

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