US Bridges

US-12 over Ann Arbor RR

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 3.4 MI NE of Saline · Structure no. 000000000010814

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,822
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over Ann Arbor RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over Ann Arbor RR in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 101 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 23,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,265 by 2018. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-12
CrossesAnn Arbor RR
Location3.4 MI NE of Saline
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.19216, -83.72267
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 19 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,822 (2007)
Projected traffic28,265 by 2018
Trucks5%
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-12 over Ann Arbor RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US-12 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-12 over Ann Arbor RR carry?

About 23,822 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over Ann Arbor RR?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over Ann Arbor RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.