Greenfield Road over Rouge River
PoorWayne County, Michigan · Dearborn/Melvindal S/I-94 · Structure no. 000000000012233
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 363 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greenfield Road over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Greenfield Road over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 78 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Greenfield Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Greenfield 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Greenfield Road over Rouge River carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Greenfield Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Greenfield Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.