US Bridges

Staib Road over North Br Raisin River

FairPosted for load

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Newburg HWY · Structure no. 000000000005578

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,403
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staib Road over North Br Raisin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Staib Road over North Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStaib Road
CrossesNorth Br Raisin River
Location0.1 MI E of Newburg HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.04275, -83.96603
Functional classUrban 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
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,403 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staib Road over North Br Raisin River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staib Road over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Staib Road over North Br Raisin River carry?

About 5,403 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staib Road over North Br Raisin River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Staib Road over North Br Raisin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.