US Bridges

Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000012313

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,662
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River is a concrete slab carrying Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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 10,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,260 by 2018. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesLow Branch Rouge River
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30855, -83.25265
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,662 (1998)
Projected traffic19,260 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Military 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 July 2023.

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

About 10,662 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.