US Bridges

M-52 over S Br Raisin River

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · In Adrian (n Main St) · Structure no. 000000000005530

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,411
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over S Br Raisin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over S Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 17,411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,518 by 2018. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM-52
CrossesS Br Raisin River
LocationIn Adrian (n Main St)
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.90968, -84.02972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,411 (2007)
Projected traffic27,518 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M-52 over S Br Raisin River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is M-52 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 2024.

How much traffic does M-52 over S Br Raisin River carry?

About 17,411 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over S Br Raisin River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over S Br Raisin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.