US Bridges

Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Redford S/Six Mile · Structure no. 000000000012288

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River is a concrete tee beam carrying Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2015. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKinloch Street
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationRedford S/Six Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41042, -83.30171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1987)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinloch Street over Upper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Kinloch Street over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.