Wattles Road over Rouge River
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Adams Road · Structure no. 000000000013610
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 1983 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wattles Road over Rouge River is a steel culvert carrying Wattles Road over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 68 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,775 by 2003. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wattles Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Wattles Road 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wattles Road over Rouge River carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wattles Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns Wattles Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.