US Bridges

Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Bloomfield Hills · Structure no. 000000000013438

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2015. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlmfld Hills Pkwy
CrossesRouge River Trib /S Culv
LocationIn Bloomfield Hills
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58186, -83.24119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic3,000 (2008)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2015
Trucks2%
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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Blmfld Hills Pkwy over Rouge River Trib /S Culv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.