M-5 EB over Rouge River
GoodWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011473
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,098
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-5 EB over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-5 EB over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,246 by 2018. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-5 EB over Rouge River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-5 EB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does M-5 EB over Rouge River carry?
About 9,098 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is M-5 EB over Rouge River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns M-5 EB over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.