US Bridges

North Custer RD over Willow Run

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · 2.55 MI W of US 24 · Structure no. 000000000007265

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,582
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Custer RD over Willow Run is a concrete slab carrying North Custer RD over Willow Run in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,582 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Custer RD
CrossesWillow Run
Location2.55 MI W of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 2016
Coordinates41.93549, -83.46094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,582 (2006)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Custer RD over Willow Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Custer RD over Willow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does North Custer RD over Willow Run carry?

About 6,582 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Custer RD over Willow Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns North Custer RD over Willow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.