US Bridges

Civic Center Drive over Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · In Southfield · Structure no. 000000000008299

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,592
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Civic Center Drive over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Civic Center Drive over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2013. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCivic Center Drive
CrossesRouge River
LocationIn Southfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.47915, -83.28442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,592 (2010)
Projected traffic9,880 by 2013
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Civic Center Drive over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Civic Center Drive 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 Civic Center Drive over Rouge River carry?

About 9,592 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Civic Center Drive over Rouge River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Civic Center Drive over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.