Bridge Street over River Rouge
PoorOakland County, Michigan · N of 8 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000008305
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,248
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over River Rouge is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bridge Street over River Rouge in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2013. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over River Rouge built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Bridge Street over River Rouge in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over River Rouge carry?
About 1,248 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over River Rouge?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over River Rouge?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.