US Bridges

Monroe Road over Newell Drain

Good

Midland County, Michigan · Larkin Twp Sec 20/29 · Structure no. 000000000013938

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,317
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Newell Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Monroe Road over Newell Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesNewell Drain
LocationLarkin Twp Sec 20/29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.68369, -84.25236
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,317 (2018)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Monroe Road over Newell Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Road over Newell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over Newell Drain carry?

About 2,317 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over Newell Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Newell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.