US Bridges

Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Northville N/Main ST · Structure no. 000000000012116

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,403
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,403 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,484 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGriswold Street
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationNorthville N/Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.43262, -83.47887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,403 (1993)
Projected traffic6,484 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River built?

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

What condition is Griswold Street over Middle 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 2023.

How much traffic does Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 5,403 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Griswold Street over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.