Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Detroit S/I-96 · Structure no. 000000000012182
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,610
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 14,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,640 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Outer Drive over Upper 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 14,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Outer Drive over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.