US Bridges

Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Detroit E/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012079

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,727
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationDetroit E/Telegraph
RouteCounty Highway 2000
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39997, -83.27154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,727 (2022)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 12,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.