US Bridges

Haggerty Road over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Plymouth T S/Plymouth RD · Structure no. 000000000012136

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,882
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haggerty Road over Middle Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haggerty Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 8,882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2019. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHaggerty Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationPlymouth T S/Plymouth RD
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37163, -83.44551
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,882 (2001)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Haggerty Road over Middle 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 Middle Rouge River carry?

About 8,882 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Haggerty Road over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Haggerty Road over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.