US Bridges

Gotfredson Road over M-14

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 4.0 MI W of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000010924

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gotfredson Road over M-14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gotfredson Road over M-14 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 65,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2026. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGotfredson Road
CrossesM-14
Location4.0 MI W of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 8195
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36168, -83.5677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,500 (2006)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gotfredson Road over M-14 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Gotfredson Road 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 Gotfredson Road over M-14 carry?

About 65,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gotfredson Road over M-14?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Gotfredson Road over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.