US Bridges

Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000011074

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,019 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,084
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 years old, older 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 19,084 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,930 by 2035. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHuron Parkway
CrossesHuron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR
Location1.0 MI W of US-23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27379, -83.69852
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,019 ft (310.6 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,084 (2015)
Projected traffic19,930 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$193,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR carry?

About 19,084 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Parkway over Huron Rv Geddes & Nfs RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.