Forest Avenue over Huron River
GoodWashtenaw County, Michigan · In City of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000011090
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,254
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Avenue over Huron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Avenue over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,041 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Avenue over Huron River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Forest Avenue over Huron River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Avenue over Huron River carry?
About 5,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Forest Avenue over Huron River?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Avenue over Huron River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.