US Bridges

Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.15 MI E of Oakland Ave · Structure no. 000000000008245

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge is a concrete culvert carrying Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2013. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Novi Road
CrossesMiddle River Rouge
Location0.15 MI E of Oakland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43808, -83.47337
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1989)
Projected traffic600 by 2013
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Old Novi Road over Middle River Rouge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.