FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DIXBORO RD

Carrying DIXBORO RD over MDOT RR COR & HURON RVR

ANN ARBOR TWP SEC 36, Washtenaw, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DIXBORO RD

The DIXBORO RD bridge in Washtenaw, Michigan carries DIXBORO RD over MDOT RR COR & HURON RVR. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 178.0 meters (584 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,085 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.

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

How DIXBORO RD compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Michigan bridges
93
Bridges in Washtenaw · 15 in Poor condition
DIXBORO RD 39.5 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
178.0 m (584 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,085 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013186

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIXBORO RD 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 DIXBORO 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 DIXBORO RD?

DIXBORO RD in Washtenaw, Michigan has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DIXBORO RD inspected?

DIXBORO 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 18,085 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for DIXBORO RD?

DIXBORO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DIXBORO RD?

DIXBORO RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DIXBORO RD and does age affect safety?

DIXBORO RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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