US Bridges

Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Dexter Twp Section 2 · Structure no. 000000000010994

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,407
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,378 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDexter-Pinckney RD
CrossesPortage Lake Canal
LocationDexter Twp Section 2
RouteCounty Highway 8137
Coordinates42.4174, -83.9259
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,407 (2009)
Projected traffic13,378 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal carry?

About 7,407 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter-Pinckney RD over Portage Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.