US Bridges

Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton S/Palmer · Structure no. 000000000012111

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2020. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCanton Center Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationCanton S/Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.2886, -83.48625
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2000)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canton Center 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 2024.

How much traffic does Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Center Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.