US Bridges

24 Mile Road over Newland Drain

Poor

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI West of Shelby RD · Structure no. 000000000006211

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Mile Road over Newland Drain is a steel culvert carrying 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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Carries24 Mile Road
CrossesNewland Drain
Location0.5 MI West of Shelby RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68281, -83.07715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 24 Mile Road over Newland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.