US Bridges

Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Sand Crk HWY · Structure no. 000000000005659

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,808
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLyons HWY
CrossesS Branch River Raisin
Location0.1 MI S of Sand Crk HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.84064, -84.08109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,808 (2012)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2031
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 Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin carry?

About 1,808 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons HWY over S Branch River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.