US Bridges

Pierce Road over Raisin River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 2.0 MI East of Norvell · Structure no. 000000000004531

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Road over Raisin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Road over Raisin River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2022. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPierce Road
CrossesRaisin River
Location2.0 MI East of Norvell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.15618, -84.14346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic60 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pierce Road over Raisin River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Road over Raisin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Road over Raisin River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Pierce Road over Raisin River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Road over Raisin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.