US Bridges

E Russell Road over River Raisin

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 1000FT W Roger HWY · Structure no. 000000000005725

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,558
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Russell Road over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Russell Road over River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,558 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesE Russell Road
CrossesRiver Raisin
Location1000FT W Roger HWY
RouteCity Street 4668
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.99224, -83.93031
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,558 (2019)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Russell Road over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Russell Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Russell Road over River Raisin carry?

About 2,558 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Russell Road over River Raisin?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Russell Road over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.