US Bridges

Crockett HWY over River Raisin

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · Between Gorman RD Interse · Structure no. 000000000005589

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crockett HWY over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crockett HWY over River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCrockett HWY
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationBetween Gorman RD Interse
RouteCounty Highway 4671
Coordinates41.82657, -83.92419
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Crockett HWY over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crockett HWY over River Raisin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Crockett HWY over River Raisin carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crockett HWY over River Raisin?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Crockett HWY over River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.