US Bridges

Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River

PoorPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.21 MI N of Salisbury ST · Structure no. 000000000014367

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTuck RD
CrossesUpper Rouge River
Location0.21 MI N of Salisbury ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.4492, -83.3464
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2015)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuck RD over Upper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Tuck RD over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.