US Bridges

Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · West of Woodward · Structure no. 000000000013612

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,880
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCranbrook Road
CrossesRouge River Branch
LocationWest of Woodward
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57333, -83.24211
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2011)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Cranbrook Road over Rouge River Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.