Old Dixboro Road over Huron River
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Ann Arbor Twp Sec 36 · Structure no. 000000000010973
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,342
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixboro Road over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixboro Road over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 104 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,514 by 2022. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixboro Road over Huron River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Old Dixboro Road over Huron River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dixboro Road over Huron River carry?
About 16,342 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixboro Road over Huron River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixboro Road over Huron River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.