US Bridges

Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South of Irwin RD · Structure no. 000000000006300

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain is a steel culvert carrying Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRomeo Plank Road
CrossesNewland Drain
Location0.2 MI South of Irwin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86057, -82.96498
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romeo Plank 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Romeo Plank Road over Newland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.