Northville Road over Middle Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Northville N of Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012125
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,628
- 1997 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 1922 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 15,628 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,583 by 2015. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1991.
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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Northville Road over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 15,628 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% 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.