US Bridges

Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Ypsilanti Twp Sec 11 · Structure no. 000000000011007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,513
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 16,513 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Boulevard
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
LocationYpsilanti Twp Sec 11
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.24517, -83.58029
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,513 (2006)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 16,513 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Boulevard over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.