US Bridges

Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts S/E N Hines Drive · Structure no. 000000000012180

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Drive
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationDbn Hts S/E N Hines Drive
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33788, -83.26039
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Drive over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.