US Bridges

Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River

PoorPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · In Bloomfield Hills · Structure no. 000000000013437

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River is a steel culvert carrying Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterfield RD
CrossesQuarton Br/Rouge River
LocationIn Bloomfield Hills
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56106, -83.235
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Chesterfield RD over Quarton Br/Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.