NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR
Carrying NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR over LAWNDALE
N OF FORT, Wayne, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR
The NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR bridge in Wayne, Michigan carries NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR over LAWNDALE. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 2,287 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,287 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012430
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 NORFOLK SOUTHRN 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 NORFOLK SOUTHRN 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 NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR?
NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR in Wayne, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR inspected?
NORFOLK SOUTHRN 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 2,287 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORFOLK SOUTHRN 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 NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR?
Ownership is not specified for NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR in the NBI.
How old is NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR and does age affect safety?
NORFOLK SOUTHRN RR was built in 1930, making it 96 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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