US Bridges

Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of Wall ST · Structure no. 000000000011071

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFuller Road (eb)
CrossesHuron River
Location0.5 MI East of Wall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28711, -83.72537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2015)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fuller Road (eb) over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.