Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Redford N/Five Mile · Structure no. 000000000012287
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2015. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garfield Street over Upper 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 Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Street over Upper Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.