US Bridges

Waltz Road over Huron River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Huron T S/Huron River DR · Structure no. 000000000012139

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waltz Road over Huron River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waltz Road over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWaltz Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationHuron T S/Huron River DR
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.16084, -83.40259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2019)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waltz Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waltz Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Waltz Road over Huron River carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waltz Road over Huron River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Waltz Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.