US Bridges

Ford Blvd over US-12 Br

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000010819

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Blvd over US-12 Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Blvd over US-12 Br in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2027. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Blvd
CrossesUS-12 Br
Location1.2 MI E of Ypsilanti
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.24616, -83.58032
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2007)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Blvd over US-12 Br built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Blvd over US-12 Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ford Blvd over US-12 Br carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ford Blvd over US-12 Br?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Blvd over US-12 Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.