Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Wayne N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012148
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,674
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 6 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 14,674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,177 by 2015. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Venoy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 14,674 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Venoy Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.