US Bridges

Adams Road over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Wattles and Big Beave · Structure no. 000000000008150

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,577
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Adams Road over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2010. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAdams Road
CrossesRouge River
LocationBet Wattles and Big Beave
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.5742, -83.20707
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,577 (1991)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Road over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Road over Rouge River carry?

About 16,577 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over Rouge River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Adams Road over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.