US Bridges

Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000012314

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,615
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,575 by 2018. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrady RD
CrossesLow Branch Rouge River
LocationIn Dearborn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31274, -83.24229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,615 (1998)
Projected traffic9,575 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 4,615 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brady RD over Low Branch Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.