Northville Road over Middle Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Northvile T N/Five Mile · Structure no. 000000000012122
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,274
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northville Road over Middle Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northville Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 103 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 11,274 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,484 by 2015. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
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 2024.
How much traffic does Northville Road over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 11,274 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.