US Bridges

US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 000000000010853

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 83 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,882 by 2015. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesUS-12 (m/E Tri Lvl
CrossesAcm Test Track
Location0.5 MI W of CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.24762, -83.55238
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (1995)
Projected traffic29,882 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track 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 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 (m/E Tri Lvl over Acm Test Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.