US Bridges

10 Mile RD over Rouge River

GoodPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Telegraph and Beech · Structure no. 000000000008165

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,418
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Mile RD over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 10 Mile RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2015. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries10 Mile RD
CrossesRouge River
LocationBet Telegraph and Beech
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.47173, -83.28857
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,418 (1995)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Mile RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Mile RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Mile RD over Rouge River carry?

About 16,418 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10 Mile RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Mile RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.