US Bridges

Beck Road over Lower Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Geddes · Structure no. 000000000012105

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,393
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beck Road over Lower Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beck Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2015. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeck Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationCanton N/Geddes
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.28348, -83.50547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (1997)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Beck Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beck Road over Lower 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Beck Road over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beck Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Beck Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.