US Bridges

Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River

Poor

Oakland County, Michigan · Chase Farms Subdivision · Structure no. 000000000013828

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2011. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshbury Drive
CrossesMiddle Br Rouge River
LocationChase Farms Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44266, -83.47277
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic115 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ashbury Drive over Middle Br Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.