Leforge Street over Huron River
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · In City of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000011091
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,156
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leforge Street over Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leforge Street over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,956 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leforge Street over Huron River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leforge 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 Leforge Street over Huron River carry?
About 12,156 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Leforge Street over Huron River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Leforge Street over Huron River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.