FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHERRY HILL RD

Carrying CHERRY HILL RD over FLEMING CREEK

SUPERIOR TWP SEC 18, Washtenaw, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHERRY HILL RD

The CHERRY HILL RD bridge in Washtenaw, Michigan carries CHERRY HILL RD over FLEMING CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,941 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How CHERRY HILL RD compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Michigan bridges
93
Bridges in Washtenaw · 15 in Poor condition
CHERRY HILL RD 22.4 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.7
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,941 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011032

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

CHERRY HILL RD 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 CHERRY HILL RD 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 CHERRY HILL RD?

CHERRY HILL RD in Washtenaw, Michigan has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHERRY HILL RD inspected?

CHERRY HILL RD'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 1,941 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHERRY HILL RD 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 CHERRY HILL RD?

CHERRY HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHERRY HILL RD?

CHERRY HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHERRY HILL RD and does age affect safety?

CHERRY HILL RD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

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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