US Bridges

Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Mitchell RD · Structure no. 000000000005619

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWellsville HWY
CrossesSwamp Raisin Drain
Location0.3 MI S of Mitchell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.90598, -83.88574
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wellsville HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.