US Bridges

Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of E Gier RD · Structure no. 000000000005661

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBailey HWY
CrossesS Br of River Raisin
Location0.1 MI N of E Gier RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.84751, -84.06672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2012)
Projected traffic300 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 Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey HWY over S Br of River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.