US Bridges

Liberty Road over Haas Drain

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Lima Twp Sec 26/35 · Structure no. 000000000013660

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over Haas Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Liberty Road over Haas Drain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesHaas Drain
LocationLima Twp Sec 26/35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashtenaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26733, -83.92289
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 Liberty Road over Haas Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Road over Haas Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Road over Haas Drain carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Road over Haas Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over Haas Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.