US Bridges

Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River

Poor

Wayne County, Michigan · Dbn Hts S/E N Hines Drv · Structure no. 000000000012298

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2015. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrendale Drive
CrossesMiddle Rouge River
LocationDbn Hts S/E N Hines Drv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3443, -83.26855
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1987)
Projected traffic800 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrendale Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Warrendale Drive over Middle Rouge River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.