Dix Road over Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Dearborn/Detroit W/Miller · Structure no. 000000000012229
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,218
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dix Road over Rouge River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Dix Road over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 11,218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,451 by 2015. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dix Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Dix 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dix Road over Rouge River carry?
About 11,218 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dix Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Dix Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.