US Bridges

Vorhies RD over M-14

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of E JCT US-23 · Structure no. 000000000010916

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vorhies RD over M-14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vorhies RD over M-14 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2017. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVorhies RD
CrossesM-14
Location2.5 MI E of E JCT US-23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3256, -83.64539
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic288 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vorhies RD over M-14 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vorhies RD over M-14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vorhies RD over M-14 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vorhies RD over M-14?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vorhies RD over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.