Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012264
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,173
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2015. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lotz 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 5,173 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lotz Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.