WILLIS ROAD
Carrying WILLIS ROAD over PAINT CREEK
AUGUSTA TWP SEC 3 & 10, Washtenaw, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILLIS ROAD
The WILLIS ROAD bridge in Washtenaw, Michigan carries WILLIS ROAD over PAINT CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,209 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILLIS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,209 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000010968
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
WILLIS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WILLIS ROAD against other structures in Washtenaw and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WILLIS ROAD?
WILLIS ROAD in Washtenaw, Michigan has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILLIS ROAD inspected?
WILLIS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,209 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLIS ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WILLIS ROAD?
WILLIS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILLIS ROAD?
WILLIS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WILLIS ROAD and does age affect safety?
WILLIS ROAD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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