US Bridges

Thirteen Mile over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Telegraph and Lahser · Structure no. 000000000008172

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,420
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thirteen Mile over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Thirteen Mile over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThirteen Mile
CrossesRouge River
LocationBet Telegraph and Lahser
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.51545, -83.27972
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,420 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Thirteen Mile over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thirteen Mile 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 Thirteen Mile over Rouge River carry?

About 13,420 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Thirteen Mile over Rouge River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Thirteen Mile over Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.