US Bridges

Northville Road over Middle Rouge River

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Northvile T S/Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012123

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,758
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 1976, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% 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).

CarriesNorthville Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationNorthvile T S/Six Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.40352, -83.46926
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,758 (1997)
Projected traffic7,484 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Northville Road over Middle Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Northville Road over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 8,758 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% 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.