US Bridges

Maiden Lane over Huron River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of Fuller Road · Structure no. 000000000011072

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maiden Lane over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maiden Lane over Huron River 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaiden Lane
CrossesHuron River
Location200 Ft N of Fuller Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28719, -83.73286
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2015)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maiden Lane over Huron River built?

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

What condition is Maiden Lane 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 Maiden Lane over Huron River carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Maiden Lane over Huron River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Maiden Lane over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.