US Bridges

Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts/Westland S/Aa TR · Structure no. 000000000012168

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,856
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,933 by 2015. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInkster Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationDbn Hts/Westland S/Aa TR
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.34826, -83.31251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,856 (1996)
Projected traffic27,933 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 30,856 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster Road over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.