E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Plymouth T S/Plymouth RD · Structure no. 000000000012068
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,192
- 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 1977, 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 2 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 7,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,868 by 2015. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1977.
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 7,192 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 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.