FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENNISON ROAD

Carrying DENNISON ROAD over SALINE RIVER

YORK TWP SEC 28, Washtenaw, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DENNISON ROAD

The DENNISON ROAD bridge in Washtenaw, Michigan carries DENNISON ROAD over SALINE RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,049 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DENNISON ROAD compares

▲ 10.1
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Michigan bridges
93
Bridges in Washtenaw · 15 in Poor condition
DENNISON ROAD 51.8 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,049 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DENNISON ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DENNISON 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 DENNISON ROAD?

DENNISON ROAD in Washtenaw, Michigan has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENNISON ROAD inspected?

DENNISON 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 1,049 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENNISON ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DENNISON ROAD?

DENNISON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENNISON ROAD?

DENNISON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DENNISON ROAD and does age affect safety?

DENNISON ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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