US Bridges

Carleton RD over South Br Raisin River

FairPosted for load

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Baldwin HWY · Structure no. 000000000005565

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,284
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carleton RD over South Br Raisin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carleton RD over South Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 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 Br Raisin River
Location0.2 MI E of Baldwin HWY
RouteCounty Highway 4640
Coordinates41.86016, -84.05282
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2012)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks4%
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 Br Raisin River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carleton RD over South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Carleton RD over South Br Raisin River carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carleton RD over South Br Raisin River?

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 Br Raisin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.