US Bridges

Oak ST over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Woodward Ave · Structure no. 000000000008229

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,773
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak ST over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,773 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2000. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak ST
CrossesRouge River
Location0.5 MI W of Woodward Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.55307, -83.2268
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,773 (1988)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2000
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Oak ST over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak ST 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 Oak ST over Rouge River carry?

About 3,773 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak ST over Rouge River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.