US Bridges

US-12 over Conrail Service Road

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI W of Wayne CO Line · Structure no. 000000000010845

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over Conrail Service Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-12 over Conrail Service Road in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 81 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,734 by 2018. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-12
CrossesConrail Service Road
Location0.9 MI W of Wayne CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.24618, -83.55964
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2007)
Projected traffic15,734 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Conrail Service Road built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-12 over Conrail Service Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 over Conrail Service Road carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over Conrail Service Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over Conrail Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.