John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River
GoodPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · In City of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000012521
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,951 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is John Hix Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns John Hix Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.