Joy Road over Upper Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Detroit E/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012061
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,655
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joy Road over Upper Rouge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Joy Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 98 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 4 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.
It carries about 11,655 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,754 by 2015. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Joy Road over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Joy Road over Upper Rouge River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Joy Road over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 11,655 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Joy Road over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Joy Road over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.