US Bridges

Bridge Road over Huron River

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 24 · Structure no. 000000000010971

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,289
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Huron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,289 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,831 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationYpsilanti Twp Sec 24
RouteCounty Highway 2006
Coordinates42.20581, -83.55766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,289 (2020)
Projected traffic10,831 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Road over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Huron River carry?

About 7,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Huron River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.