Northville Road over Middle Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Plymouth T S/E N Hines DR · Structure no. 000000000012119
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,257
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northville Road over Middle Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northville Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 104 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 9,257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2015. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Northville Road over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
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 9,257 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.