US Bridges

Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Westland · Structure no. 000000000012524

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,464
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 5 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 21,464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,700 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewburgh RD
CrossesTonquish Creek
LocationIn Westland
RouteCity Street 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33696, -83.40921
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,464 (2016)
Projected traffic24,700 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 RD over Tonquish Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Newburgh RD over Tonquish 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek carry?

About 21,464 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Newburgh RD over Tonquish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.