US Bridges

Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of Whig HWY · Structure no. 000000000005564

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarleton RD
CrossesSouth Branch Raisin Rivr
Location0.5 MI East of Whig HWY
RouteCounty Highway 4640
Coordinates41.85884, -84.11255
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carleton RD over South Branch Raisin Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.