Evergreen Road over Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Dearborn N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012177
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,663
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evergreen Road over Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Road over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 28,663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,066 by 2015. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evergreen Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evergreen Road over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Evergreen Road over Rouge River carry?
About 28,663 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Evergreen Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.
Who owns Evergreen Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.