US Bridges

Factory Street over Huron River

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In the City of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000011088

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,169
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Street over Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Factory Street over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 13,169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,785 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFactory Street
CrossesHuron River
LocationIn the City of Ypsilanti
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23471, -83.60682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,169 (2023)
Projected traffic23,785 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Factory Street over Huron River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Street over Huron River carry?

About 13,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Factory Street over Huron River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Street over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.