US Bridges

Inkster Road over Upper Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Livonia/Redford S/7 Mile · Structure no. 000000000012171

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,580
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Road over Upper Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inkster Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 15,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,610 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInkster Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationLivonia/Redford S/7 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42429, -83.31608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,580 (2018)
Projected traffic15,610 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster Road over Upper 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 June 2023.

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

About 15,580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Road over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster Road over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.