US Bridges

Kensington over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · North of Big Beaver · Structure no. 000000000008162

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington over Rouge River is a steel culvert carrying Kensington over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,890 by 2010. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington
CrossesRouge River
LocationNorth of Big Beaver
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5637, -83.21246
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (—)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kensington over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kensington over Rouge River carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Kensington over Rouge River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kensington over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.