US Bridges

Tireman Ave over Rouge River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Rouge Park · Structure no. 000000000012442

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,558
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tireman Ave over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tireman Ave over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 2,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2023. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTireman Ave
CrossesRouge River
LocationRouge Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35233, -83.25198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,558 (2008)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Tireman Ave over Rouge River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Tireman Ave over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tireman Ave over Rouge River carry?

About 2,558 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tireman Ave over Rouge River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Tireman Ave over Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.