Spinoza Drive over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Rouge Park · Structure no. 000000000012458
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,317
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spinoza Drive over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spinoza Drive 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 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2023. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Spinoza Drive over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Spinoza Drive 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 Spinoza Drive over Rouge River carry?
About 1,317 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spinoza Drive over Rouge River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Spinoza Drive over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.