US Bridges

Mooreville Road over Saline River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · York Twp Sec 28 · Structure no. 000000000010963

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,114
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooreville Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mooreville Road over Saline River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6,114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,755 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMooreville Road
CrossesSaline River
LocationYork Twp Sec 28
RouteCounty Highway 8161
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.10305, -83.73584
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,114 (2016)
Projected traffic6,755 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mooreville Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mooreville Road over Saline River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mooreville Road over Saline River carry?

About 6,114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mooreville Road over Saline River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mooreville Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.