US Bridges

Monroe Street over Saline River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000011086

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,952
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe Street over Saline River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesSaline River
Location0.5 MI S of US-12
RouteCity Street 2071
Coordinates42.15961, -83.78349
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,952 (2006)
Projected traffic10,037 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Saline River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Saline 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Saline River carry?

About 4,952 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Saline River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Saline River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.