E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Plymouth T W/Northvil RD · Structure no. 000000000012066
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,989
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,720 by 2015. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is E N Hines Drive over Middle 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 2,989 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.