Joy Road over Upper Rouge River

Poor Condition99 years old11,655 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
LocationDetroit E/telegraph
CarriesJoy Road
CrossesUpper Rouge River
Coordinates42.35736, -83.25903

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length96.8 ft (29.5 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width62.3 ft (19 m)
Deck Area560.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1971)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,655 (1997)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000012061

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