US Bridges

Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000012310

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2012. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGulley RD
CrossesLow Branch Rouge River
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3019, -83.28591
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (1986)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Gulley RD over Low Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Gulley RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.