US Bridges

New Haven RD over Deer Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 Mile East of Place RD · Structure no. 000000000006278

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Haven RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying New Haven RD over Deer Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Haven RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of Place RD
RouteCounty Highway 5068
Coordinates42.74474, -82.83094
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2013)
Projected traffic4,616 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Haven RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Haven RD over Deer Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does New Haven RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Haven RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns New Haven RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.