US Bridges

Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts N/Warren · Structure no. 000000000012172

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,549
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 72 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,075 by 2015. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeech-Daly Road
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationDbn Hts N/Warren
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.34378, -83.2929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,549 (1995)
Projected traffic17,075 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 24,549 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Beech-Daly Road over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.