US Bridges

Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton/Wayne N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012137

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,368
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,368 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,712 by 2015. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHannan Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationCanton/Wayne N/Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.28424, -83.42731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,368 (1996)
Projected traffic4,712 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,368 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hannan Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.