US Bridges

Day Road over New River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 30 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003613

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Road over New River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Day Road over New River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Road
CrossesNew River
LocationSec. 30 Huron Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.965, -82.86784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Day Road over New River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Road over New River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Day Road over New River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Day Road over New River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Day Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.