US Bridges

Redding ST over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Woodward Ave · Structure no. 000000000008233

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redding ST over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Redding ST over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2000. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesRedding ST
CrossesRouge River
Location0.2 MI W of Woodward Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55825, -83.22665
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1988)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2000
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Redding ST over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redding 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 Redding ST over Rouge River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Redding ST over Rouge River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Redding ST over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.