US Bridges

M-5 over Upper Rouge River

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Orchard Lake · Structure no. 000000000013716

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,628
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-5 over Upper Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying M-5 over Upper Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 33,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,730 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesM-5
CrossesUpper Rouge River
Location0.2 MI E of Orchard Lake
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.45177, -83.35184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,628 (2007)
Projected traffic20,730 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-5 over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-5 over Upper Rouge River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M-5 over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 33,628 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-5 over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns M-5 over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.