US Bridges

US-12 WB over Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011309

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 WB over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-12 WB over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 15,488 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,811 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-12 WB
CrossesRouge River
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.30957, -83.22267
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,488 (2021)
Projected traffic17,811 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-12 WB over Rouge River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 WB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 WB over Rouge River carry?

About 15,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-12 WB over Rouge River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 WB over Rouge River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.