Northville Road over Middle Rouge River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Northvile T S/Seven Mile · Structure no. 000000000012126
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,628
- 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 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,583 by 2015. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northville Road over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
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 15,628 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Northville Road over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.