US Bridges

US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 2.5 MI E of Washtenaw Col · Structure no. 000000000011300

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,495
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,346 by 2018. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-12 WB
CrossesApple Run Drain
Location2.5 MI E of Washtenaw Col
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.26887, -83.49884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2007)
Projected traffic14,346 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns US-12 WB over Apple Run Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.