US Bridges

Evergreen RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of 13 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000008221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen RD over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Evergreen RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,706 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen RD
CrossesRouge River
Location0.6 MI N of 13 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.52483, -83.24472
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,706 (2024)
Projected traffic9,620 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Evergreen RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen RD over Rouge River carry?

About 8,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.