Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Michigan · Plymouth Tw S/Plymouth RD · Structure no. 000000000012301
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 92 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 2 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2015. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Woods 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Woods Drive over Middle Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.