US Bridges

Bridge Street over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · N of 8 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013086

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2013. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesRouge River
LocationN of 8 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44627, -83.28426
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2011)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Bridge Street over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 Bridge Street over Rouge River carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Rouge River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.