US Bridges

Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain

Poor

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of 34 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000006297

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain is a steel culvert carrying Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Fadden Road
CrossesNewland Drain
Location0.2 MI N of 34 Mile Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.83811, -82.97395
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic186 (2010)
Projected traffic277 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Fadden 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mc Fadden Road over Newland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.