Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River
FairLenawee County, Michigan · Deerfield Village Limits · Structure no. 000000000005591
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,781
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Bucholtz HWY over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River carry?
About 1,781 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bucholtz HWY over Raisin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.