US Bridges

N Old Woodward over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.3 NW of Maple · Structure no. 000000000013480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,484
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Old Woodward over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying N Old Woodward over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,981 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Old Woodward
CrossesRouge River
Location0.3 NW of Maple
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55028, -83.21728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,484 (2006)
Projected traffic14,981 by 2026
Trucks0%
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 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 N Old Woodward over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Old Woodward 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Old Woodward over Rouge River carry?

About 12,484 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Old Woodward over Rouge River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns N Old Woodward over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.