US Bridges

Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Dearborn N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012179

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,269
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Outer Drive over Lower 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 26,269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,547 by 2015. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationDearborn N/Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.30385, -83.26336
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,269 (1997)
Projected traffic20,547 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River built?

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

What condition is Outer Drive over Lower 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 Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 26,269 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.