US Bridges

Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012266

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,715
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2015. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLilley Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationCanton N/Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27968, -83.4565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,715 (1993)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 3,715 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lilley Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.