US Bridges

Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.03 MI N of W Maple · Structure no. 000000000013578

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaldwin Avenue
CrossesRouge River
Location0.03 MI N of W Maple
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54594, -83.22378
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic173 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Avenue 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 Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Baldwin Avenue over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.