Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Michigan · 1 MI S 2 MI W of Norvell · Structure no. 000000000004530
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer & Wolf Lake over Raisin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.