US-24 over Rouge River
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011287
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57,384
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-24 over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 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 57,384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,500 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US-24 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-24 over Rouge River carry?
About 57,384 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-24 over Rouge River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.