US Bridges

M-5 over Upper Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.0 MI SE of Farmington · Structure no. 000000000007790

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,628
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 over Upper Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying M-5 over Upper Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 33,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,730 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesM-5
CrossesUpper Rouge River
Location2.0 MI SE of Farmington
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.4516, -83.35182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,628 (2007)
Projected traffic20,730 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-5 over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-5 over Upper Rouge River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 33,628 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-5 over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M-5 over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.