US Bridges

Evergreen RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of 13 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000008222

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen RD over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Evergreen RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 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 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen RD
CrossesRouge River
Location0.7 MI N of 13 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5255, -83.24504
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Evergreen RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.