US Bridges

US-12 Br Huron ST over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · S Lts of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000010847

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 Br Huron ST over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 Br Huron ST over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesUS-12 Br Huron ST
CrossesI-94
LocationS Lts of Ypsilanti
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.22893, -83.61689
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 19 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2020)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Br Huron ST over I-94 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-12 Br Huron ST 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 January 2025.

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

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-12 Br Huron ST over I-94?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 Br Huron ST over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.