US Bridges

N Evans ST over River Raisin

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · 300FT N of Brown ST · Structure no. 000000000005728

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,621
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Evans ST over River Raisin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Evans ST over River Raisin in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,621 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,630 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Evans ST
CrossesRiver Raisin
Location300FT N of Brown ST
RouteCity Street 2044
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.01426, -83.9415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,621 (2019)
Projected traffic10,630 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Evans ST over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Evans ST 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 N Evans ST over River Raisin carry?

About 9,621 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Evans ST over River Raisin?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N Evans ST over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.