GTW RR
Carrying GTW RR over M-5, GRAND RIVER AVE
IN DETROIT (W BRIDGE), Wayne, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GTW RR
The GTW RR bridge in Wayne, Michigan carries GTW RR over M-5, GRAND RIVER AVE. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 8,109 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GTW RR compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,109 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000011478
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GTW RR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare GTW RR against other structures in Wayne and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GTW RR?
GTW RR in Wayne, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GTW RR inspected?
GTW RR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,109 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GTW RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GTW RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for GTW RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining GTW RR?
Ownership is not specified for GTW RR in the NBI.
How old is GTW RR and does age affect safety?
GTW RR was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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