Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · In City of Ypsilanti · Structure no. 000000000011092
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad 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 Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Conrail Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.