US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of M-102 · Structure no. 000000000011292
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57,795
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 57,795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,550 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-24 Telegraph RD 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 Telegraph RD over Rouge River carry?
About 57,795 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns US-24 Telegraph RD over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.