US Bridges

W Maple RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Woodward Ave · Structure no. 000000000008228

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,070
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Maple RD over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Maple RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 28,070 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2005. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Maple RD
CrossesRouge River
Location0.5 MI W of Woodward Ave
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.54558, -83.22456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,070 (1995)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2005
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W Maple RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Maple 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W Maple RD over Rouge River carry?

About 28,070 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is W Maple RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W Maple RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.