US Bridges

Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100

Good

Branch County, Michigan · Bronson Twp Sec 17-18 · Structure no. 000000000001152

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2024. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaggart Road
CrossesSwan Creek Drain #5100
LocationBronson Twp Sec 17-18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.86666, -85.27226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2004)
Projected traffic239 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taggart Road over Swan Creek Drain #5100?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.