US-24 SB over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · 2.1 MI S of M-5 · Structure no. 000000000011291
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,989
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 SB over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-24 SB over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 5 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 40,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,137 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 SB over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US-24 SB over 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-24 SB over Rouge River carry?
About 40,989 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-24 SB over Rouge River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 SB over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.