M-39 over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000011673
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,075
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-39 over Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-39 over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 105,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,550 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 93 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-39 over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is M-39 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does M-39 over Rouge River carry?
About 105,075 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M-39 over Rouge River?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns M-39 over Rouge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.