US Bridges

Cross Street over Huron River

PoorPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In City of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000011089

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Street over Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Street over Huron 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCross Street
CrossesHuron River
LocationIn City of Ypsilanti
RouteCity Street 2006
Coordinates42.24595, -83.6114
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cross Street over Huron River built?

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

What condition is Cross Street over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Street over Huron River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cross Street over Huron River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Street over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.