US Bridges

Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia W/Inkster · Structure no. 000000000012096

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,213
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 97 years old, older 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 23,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,132 by 2015. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSeven Mile Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationLivonia W/Inkster
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.42753, -83.31939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,213 (1995)
Projected traffic20,132 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Seven 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 Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 23,213 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.