US Bridges

E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of US-23 Br · Structure no. 000000000011065

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,356
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Medical Center
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.9 MI E of US-23 Br
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28582, -83.73208
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,356 (2014)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 15,356 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns E Medical Center over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.