US Bridges

Beech RD over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008295

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,175
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech RD over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech RD over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 6,175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech RD
CrossesRouge River
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46723, -83.29857
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,175 (2021)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech RD over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beech RD over Rouge River carry?

About 6,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beech RD over Rouge River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beech RD over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.