US Bridges

E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts N/Ford · Structure no. 000000000012073

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,754
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,767 by 2015. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE N Hines Drive
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationDbn Hts N/Ford
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33075, -83.24795
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,754 (1996)
Projected traffic13,767 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 15,754 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns E N Hines Drive over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.