US Bridges

Northville Road over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Northvile N/Seven Mile · Structure no. 000000000012118

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,382
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northville Road over Middle Rouge River is a concrete culvert carrying Northville Road 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 5 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 12,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,789 by 2015. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthville Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationNorthvile N/Seven Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.43061, -83.47603
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,382 (1997)
Projected traffic14,789 by 2015
Trucks3%
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 Northville Road over Middle Rouge River built?

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

What condition is Northville Road 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 Northville Road over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 12,382 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.