US Bridges

Riverview DR over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Lahser RD · Structure no. 000000000008224

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview DR over Rouge River is a steel culvert carrying Riverview DR over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverview DR
CrossesRouge River
Location0.1 MI E of Lahser RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51108, -83.26172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic277 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Riverview DR over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview DR 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 Riverview DR over Rouge River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverview DR over Rouge River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Riverview DR over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.