US Bridges

Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 27-34 Handy Twp · Structure no. 000000000005866

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn is a wood or timber slab carrying Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSargent Road
CrossesRed Cedar River Imp. Drn
LocationSec 27-34 Handy Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61386, -84.0808
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic228 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sargent Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.