Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Detroit E/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012091
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 98 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,280 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Six Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.