US Bridges

Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Whig HWY · Structure no. 000000000005626

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDemings Lake RD
CrossesS Branch Raisin River
Location0.1 MI E of Whig HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.83686, -84.12144
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2012)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Demings Lake RD over S Branch Raisin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.