US Bridges

Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Plymouth Tw N/Plymouth RD · Structure no. 000000000012065

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,776
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 7,776 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2015. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilcox & Hines DR
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationPlymouth Tw N/Plymouth RD
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.3844, -83.45711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,776 (1997)
Projected traffic8,321 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 7,776 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Wilcox & Hines DR over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.