YOUNG DRIVE
Carrying YOUNG DRIVE over W GIBRALTAR WATERWAY
EAST OF WORTH, Wayne, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: YOUNG DRIVE
The YOUNG DRIVE bridge in Wayne, Michigan carries YOUNG DRIVE over W GIBRALTAR WATERWAY. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 380 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How YOUNG DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 380 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012496
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
YOUNG DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare YOUNG DRIVE 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 YOUNG DRIVE?
YOUNG DRIVE in Wayne, Michigan has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is YOUNG DRIVE inspected?
YOUNG DRIVE'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 380 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YOUNG DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for YOUNG DRIVE?
YOUNG DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YOUNG DRIVE?
YOUNG DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is YOUNG DRIVE and does age affect safety?
YOUNG DRIVE was built in 1990, making it 36 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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