US Bridges

Harrington Road over Harrington Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · Just West of M-97 · Structure no. 000000000006201

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,860
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrington Road over Harrington Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrington Road over Harrington Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 76 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,596 by 2027. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrington Road
CrossesHarrington Drain
LocationJust West of M-97
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58784, -82.90374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,860 (2007)
Projected traffic20,596 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrington Road over Harrington Drain built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Harrington Road over Harrington Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Harrington Road over Harrington Drain carry?

About 13,860 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrington Road over Harrington Drain?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Harrington Road over Harrington Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.