US Bridges

Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.75 MI E of US-23 Br · Structure no. 000000000011069

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuller Road 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 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFuller Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.75 MI E of US-23 Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28581, -83.73421
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2015)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.