US Bridges

Graham Road over Upper Rouge River

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Michigan · Redford W/Telegraph · Structure no. 000000000012289

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Road over Upper Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Graham Road over Upper Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2015. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
LocationRedford W/Telegraph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3982, -83.27833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1987)
Projected traffic550 by 2015
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Graham Road over Upper Rouge River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Graham Road over Upper Rouge River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graham Road over Upper Rouge River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Road over Upper Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.