US Bridges

Beal Street over Middle River Rouge

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · 0.01 MI W of River Street · Structure no. 000000000012510

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal Street over Middle River Rouge is a concrete culvert carrying Beal Street over Middle River Rouge in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeal Street
CrossesMiddle River Rouge
Location0.01 MI W of River Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.42891, -83.4782
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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 Beal Street over Middle River Rouge built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal Street over Middle River Rouge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beal Street over Middle River Rouge carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beal Street over Middle River Rouge?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Beal Street over Middle River Rouge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.