Dix Road over Rouge River

Poor Condition99 years old11,218 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
LocationDearborn/detroit W/miller
CarriesDix Road
CrossesRouge River
Coordinates42.29670, -83.15073

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length221.8 ft (67.6 m)
Max Span164.0 ft (50 m)
Deck Width73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Area1,521 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,218 (1996)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000012229

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