Denton Road over Lower Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Proctor · Structure no. 000000000012260
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,348
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Denton Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 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 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2021. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Denton Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Denton Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 1,348 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Denton Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Denton Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.