Newburgh Road over Rouge River
FairWayne County, Michigan · Newburgh RD @ Rouge River · Structure no. 000000000012509
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newburgh Road over Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newburgh Road over Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newburgh Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newburgh Road over Rouge River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Newburgh Road over Rouge River carry?
About 23,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newburgh Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Newburgh Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.