Taft Road over Maple River
PoorClinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Shepardsville · Structure no. 000000000002000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taft Road over Maple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taft Road over Maple River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taft Road over Maple River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Taft Road over Maple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Taft Road over Maple River carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Taft Road over Maple River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Taft Road over Maple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.