US Bridges

US-24 over Ann Arbor RR

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000007121

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,702
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Ann Arbor RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-24 over Ann Arbor RR in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 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 11,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,138 by 2018. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesAnn Arbor RR
Location0.8 MI N Ohio State Line
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.74086, -83.54345
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,702 (2007)
Projected traffic11,138 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-24 over Ann Arbor RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US-24 over Ann Arbor RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 over Ann Arbor RR carry?

About 11,702 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Ann Arbor RR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Ann Arbor RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.