US Bridges

Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012131

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,616
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2015. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHaggerty Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationCanton N/Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27989, -83.44692
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (1995)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Haggerty Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.