US Bridges

US-223 over S Br Raisin River

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Adrian · Structure no. 000000000005517

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,253
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-223 over S Br Raisin River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-223 over S Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 13,253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,561 by 2018. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-223
CrossesS Br Raisin River
Location0.5 MI S of Adrian
RouteU.S. Route 223
Coordinates41.87935, -84.0526
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,253 (2007)
Projected traffic19,561 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-223 over S Br Raisin River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-223 over S Br Raisin River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-223 over S Br Raisin River carry?

About 13,253 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-223 over S Br Raisin River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-223 over S Br Raisin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.