US Bridges

US-12 over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000010841

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
426 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,815
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 20,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,194 by 2018. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-12
CrossesI-94
Location2.0 MI W of Ypsilanti
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.22436, -83.65118
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,815 (2007)
Projected traffic30,194 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-94 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 over I-94 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 over I-94 carry?

About 20,815 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over I-94?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.