US Bridges

Farr Street over Huron River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Commerce Twp Sec 10 · Structure no. 000000000013934

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr Street over Huron River is a steel culvert carrying Farr Street over Huron River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarr Street
CrossesHuron River
LocationCommerce Twp Sec 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59361, -83.48528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2023)
Projected traffic791 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farr Street over Huron River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr Street over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Farr Street over Huron River carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farr Street over Huron River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Farr Street over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.