US Bridges

Nine Mile RD over River Rouge

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · W of Beech RD · Structure no. 000000000008290

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,976
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile RD over River Rouge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nine Mile RD over River Rouge in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7,976 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,215 by 2013. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNine Mile RD
CrossesRiver Rouge
LocationW of Beech RD
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.45684, -83.30588
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,976 (2011)
Projected traffic8,215 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nine Mile RD over River Rouge built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nine Mile RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nine Mile RD over River Rouge carry?

About 7,976 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nine Mile RD over River Rouge?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nine Mile RD over River Rouge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.