US Bridges

Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 0.5 Mile East of Durand · Structure no. 000000000009789

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,548
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,787 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNewburg Road
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.5 Mile East of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 7638
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91103, -83.97164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2011)
Projected traffic3,787 by 2031
Trucks20%
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 Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newburg Road over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.