Fort Street over Huron River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Rockwood S/Huron River DR · Structure no. 000000000012183
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,161
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Street over Huron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Street over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,934 by 2015. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 54 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Street over Huron River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Street over Huron River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Street over Huron River carry?
About 5,161 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fort Street over Huron River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Street over Huron River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.