US Bridges

College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · In Adrian · Structure no. 000000000005715

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2026. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesS Branch Raisin River
LocationIn Adrian
RouteCity Street 2017
Coordinates41.89781, -84.042
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2006)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is College Avenue over S Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns College Avenue over S Branch Raisin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.