US-24 SB over Rouge River
FairOakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000007813
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,209
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 SB over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 SB over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 5 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 39,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,753 by 2018. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 SB over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US-24 SB over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-24 SB over Rouge River carry?
About 39,209 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-24 SB over Rouge River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 SB over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.