Middlebelt RD over Rouge River
FairOakland County, Michigan · Bet Grand River and 8 Mil · Structure no. 000000000008145
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,809
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middlebelt RD over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middlebelt RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 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 20,809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2010. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Middlebelt RD over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Middlebelt 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Middlebelt RD over Rouge River carry?
About 20,809 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Middlebelt RD over Rouge River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Middlebelt RD over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.