Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of Laberdee · Structure no. 000000000005606
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain 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 Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bucholtz HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.