US Bridges

US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River

Fair

Lenawee County, Michigan · In Adrian (church Street) · Structure no. 000000000012652

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,560
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 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 7,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,694 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).

CarriesUS-223 Br
CrossesS Br Raisin River
LocationIn Adrian (church Street)
RouteU.S. Route 223
Coordinates41.89916, -84.04106
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,560 (2006)
Projected traffic8,694 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US-223 Br over S Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River carry?

About 7,560 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River?

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

Who owns US-223 Br over S Br Raisin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.