Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Wayne N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012142
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wayne Road over Lower 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Wayne Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.