Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Detroit E/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012097
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,931
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,931 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2015. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Seven 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 19,931 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Seven Mile Road over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.