US Bridges

Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee

PoorPosted for load

Hillsdale County, Michigan · Lickley Road Intersection · Structure no. 000000000003367

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHartley Road
CrossesE Br ST Joseph of Maumee
LocationLickley Road Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.73873, -84.45756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2014)
Projected traffic463 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Hartley Road over E Br ST Joseph of Maumee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.