US Bridges

E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000011066

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,780 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Stadium Blvd
CrossesAnn Arbor Railroad
Location0.5 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26302, -83.74182
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2010)
Projected traffic29,780 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns E Stadium Blvd over Ann Arbor Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.