US Bridges

Wagner RD over M-14

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI NE of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000010951

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,183
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner RD over M-14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner RD over M-14 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 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 12,183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,010 by 2010. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner RD
CrossesM-14
Location0.4 MI NE of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28966, -83.79956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,183 (1990)
Projected traffic14,010 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagner RD over M-14 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wagner RD over M-14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner RD over M-14 carry?

About 12,183 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wagner RD over M-14?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner RD over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.