US Bridges

Riverside RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Evergreen · Structure no. 000000000008223

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside RD over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverside RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside RD
CrossesRouge River
Location0.1 MI E of Evergreen
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52761, -83.24187
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,658 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 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 Riverside RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside 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 Riverside RD over Rouge River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.