US Bridges

Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Raisin Center · Structure no. 000000000005575

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSutton RD
CrossesN Branch River Raisin
Location0.3 MI E of Raisin Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94919, -83.94149
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sutton RD over N Branch River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.