Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Laberdee RD · Structure no. 000000000005623
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stearns 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 Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Stearns HWY over Swamp Raisin Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.