Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Dearborn Heights · Structure no. 000000000012333
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 1982 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 82 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2002. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ann Arbor Trail over North 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Ann Arbor Trail over North Branch Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.