M-34 over S Br Raisin River
PoorLenawee County, Michigan · In Adrian (beecher St) · Structure no. 000000000005509
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,522
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-34 over S Br Raisin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-34 over S Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 11,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,886 by 2018. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 M-34 over S Br Raisin River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-34 over S Br 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does M-34 over S Br Raisin River carry?
About 11,522 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M-34 over S Br Raisin River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns M-34 over S Br Raisin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.