Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Inkster N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012158
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,978
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 101 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 23,978 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2016. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Middle Belt Road over Lower 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 23,978 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Belt Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.