US Bridges

Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River

Poor

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Milwaukee RD · Structure no. 000000000005656

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHoagland HWY
CrossesMiddle Br of Macon River
Location0.3 MI S of Milwaukee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.00393, -83.81071
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2011)
Projected traffic230 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoagland HWY over Middle Br of Macon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.