Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Cadmus RD · Structure no. 000000000005629
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sword HWY over South Br of 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sword HWY over South Br of Raisin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.