Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Northville T S/Seven Mile · Structure no. 000000000012284
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1987 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2015. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northville Park DR over Middle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Northville Park DR over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.