US Bridges

Lincoln Drive over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Southfield RD · Structure no. 000000000008227

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,754
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Drive over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Drive over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Drive
CrossesRouge River
Location0.2 MI W of Southfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.53843, -83.22781
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,754 (2006)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lincoln Drive over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Drive over Rouge River carry?

About 6,754 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Lincoln Drive over Rouge River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Lincoln Drive over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.