US Bridges

Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Westland · Structure no. 000000000012522

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge is a concrete continuous slab carrying Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Ruff RD
CrossesLower River Rouge
LocationIn Westland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28994, -83.33915
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2014)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 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 Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Ruff RD over Lower River Rouge?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.