US Bridges

John Daly over Lower Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · N of Michigan Ave US12 · Structure no. 000000000012497

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,147
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Daly over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Daly over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Daly
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationN of Michigan Ave US12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.30061, -83.30054
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,147 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Daly over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Daly over Lower 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does John Daly over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 3,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John Daly over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns John Daly over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.