US Bridges

Newark Road over Belle River Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 21-28 Imlay Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005426

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newark Road over Belle River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Newark Road over Belle River Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,367 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNewark Road
CrossesBelle River Drain
LocationSec. 21-28 Imlay Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00762, -83.05986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Belle River Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newark Road over Belle River Drain 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 Belle River Drain carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Newark Road over Belle River Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Newark Road over Belle River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.