US Bridges

Haggerty RD over M-5

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · E Lts of Novi · Structure no. 000000000007804

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1976 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haggerty RD over M-5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haggerty RD over M-5 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 1977. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHaggerty RD
CrossesM-5
LocationE Lts of Novi
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48056, -83.4355
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1976)
Projected traffic20,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Haggerty RD over M-5 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Haggerty RD over M-5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Haggerty RD over M-5 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Haggerty RD over M-5?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Haggerty RD over M-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.