Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River
FairOakland County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Southfield RD · Structure no. 000000000008232
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Northlawn Blvd 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 Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Northlawn Blvd over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.