US Bridges

Northville Road over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Plymouth T S/Northville · Structure no. 000000000012120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,201
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northville Road over Middle Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northville Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,459 by 2015. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthville Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationPlymouth T S/Northville
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.39262, -83.46726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,201 (2001)
Projected traffic11,459 by 2015
Trucks1%
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 2000, making it 25 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 12,201 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% 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 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.