Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located)
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Dearborn E/Southfield · Structure no. 000000000012049
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 376 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,846
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located) in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,463 by 2015. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located) built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located) carry?
About 30,846 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located)?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Rotunda Drive over Rouge River (re-Located)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.