US Bridges

Treatment Plant DR over Huron River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E US-23 · Structure no. 000000000011078

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treatment Plant DR over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Treatment Plant DR over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2022. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesTreatment Plant DR
CrossesHuron River
Location0.5 MI E US-23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27034, -83.66786
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2002)
Projected traffic75 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Treatment Plant DR over Huron River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Treatment Plant DR 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 Treatment Plant DR over Huron River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Treatment Plant DR over Huron River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Treatment Plant DR over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.