US Bridges

Old US-12 over I-94

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 2.6 MI E of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000010941

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,461
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-12 over I-94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US-12 over I-94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2017. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesOld US-12
CrossesI-94
Location2.6 MI E of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 8160
Coordinates42.29779, -83.97395
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,461 (1997)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Old US-12 over I-94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US-12 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old US-12 over I-94 carry?

About 9,461 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US-12 over I-94?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-12 over I-94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.