Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Dbn Ht/Detroit E/Outer DR · Structure no. 000000000012056
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,921
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 5 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 18,921 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,121 by 2015. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Warren Avenue over Upper 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 18,921 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Warren Avenue over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.