US Bridges

Novi RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet 8 and 9 Mile Rds · Structure no. 000000000008142

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,351
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Novi RD over Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Novi RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 23,351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2016. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNovi RD
CrossesRouge River
LocationBet 8 and 9 Mile Rds
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.4424, -83.4742
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,351 (1989)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Novi RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Novi RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Novi RD over Rouge River carry?

About 23,351 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Novi RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Novi RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.