US Bridges

Bandemer Park over Huron River

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Bandemer Park · Structure no. 000000000014691

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandemer Park over Huron River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bandemer Park over Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesBandemer Park
CrossesHuron River
LocationBandemer Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3032, -83.74647
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Bandemer Park over Huron River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bandemer Park 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bandemer Park over Huron River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bandemer Park over Huron River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bandemer Park over Huron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.