Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Livonia S/E N Hines Drive · Structure no. 000000000012300
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1987 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 3 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 440 by 2015. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Riverview 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Riverview Drive over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.