Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River
GoodPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Redford E/Beech-Daly · Structure no. 000000000012077
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,861
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,334 by 2015. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Five Mile Road over Upper 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 19,861 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.