US Bridges

Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In City of Wayne · Structure no. 000000000012518

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewburgh Road
CrossesLower Rouge River
LocationIn City of Wayne
RouteCity Street 2057
Coordinates42.28251, -83.40694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2003)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Newburgh Road over Lower Rouge River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.