US Bridges

Bagley over Conrail

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · West of Fourteenth ST · Structure no. 000000000012393

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,539
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagley over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bagley over Conrail in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,476 by 2023. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBagley
CrossesConrail
LocationWest of Fourteenth ST
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.32644, -83.07467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,539 (2008)
Projected traffic2,476 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bagley over Conrail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagley over Conrail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bagley over Conrail carry?

About 3,539 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bagley over Conrail?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Bagley over Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.