US Bridges

Ranger HWY over Lime Crk

PoorPosted for load

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Ridgeville RD · Structure no. 000000000005667

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranger HWY over Lime Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ranger HWY over Lime Crk in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRanger HWY
CrossesLime Crk
Location0.2 MI N of Ridgeville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.75497, -84.25169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2012)
Projected traffic700 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 Ranger HWY over Lime Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranger HWY over Lime Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Ranger HWY over Lime Crk carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ranger HWY over Lime Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ranger HWY over Lime Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.