Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn · Structure no. 000000000012321
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,015
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 56 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 5 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 18,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,555 by 2020. The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long and 86 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel 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 Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel carry?
About 18,015 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel?
The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Schaefer Road over Rouge River Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.