US Bridges

Verona Road over New River

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 31 Huron Twp · Structure no. 000000000003548

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona Road over New River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Verona Road over New River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 99 years old, older 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVerona Road
CrossesNew River
LocationSec 31 Huron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3271
Coordinates43.94822, -82.88556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2009)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Verona Road over New River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Verona Road over New 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Verona Road over New River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Verona Road over New River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Verona Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.