US Bridges

Newark Road over South Br Flint River

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec 23-26 Lapeer Twp · Structure no. 000000000005369

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,887
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Road over South Br Flint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newark Road over South Br Flint River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNewark Road
CrossesSouth Br Flint River
LocationSec 23-26 Lapeer Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00113, -83.2526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2020)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2040
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 Newark Road over South Br Flint River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newark Road over South Br Flint 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Newark Road over South Br Flint River carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newark Road over South Br Flint River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Newark Road over South Br Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.