US Bridges

Newport RD over M-14

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In Ann Arbor · Structure no. 000000000010955

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport RD over M-14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newport RD over M-14 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2025. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNewport RD
CrossesM-14
LocationIn Ann Arbor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29876, -83.76588
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2010)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport RD over M-14 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport RD over M-14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Newport RD over M-14 carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newport RD over M-14?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Newport RD over M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.