Beech RD over Rouge River
GoodOakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008294
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,637
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech RD over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beech RD over Rouge River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech RD over Rouge River 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 Beech RD over Rouge River carry?
About 6,637 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Beech RD over Rouge River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Beech RD over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.