US Bridges

12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River

GoodPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Telegraph and Lahser · Structure no. 000000000008169

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,870
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 19,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries12 Mile RD (west)
CrossesRouge River
LocationBet Telegraph and Lahser
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.50118, -83.27873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,870 (2012)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 Mile RD (west) 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 12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River carry?

About 19,870 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Mile RD (west) over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.