US Bridges

US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Hts · Structure no. 000000000011288

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,634
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 27,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-24 NB
CrossesMiddle Rouge R
LocationIn Dearborn Hts
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates42.34417, -83.27331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,634 (2007)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R 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 NB over Middle Rouge R carry?

About 27,634 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 NB over Middle Rouge R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.