US Bridges

US-23 SB over River Raisin

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007094

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,262
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over River Raisin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 SB over River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 17,262 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,397 by 2018. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesRiver Raisin
Location1.0 MI S of M-50
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates41.94561, -83.66592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,262 (2007)
Projected traffic19,397 by 2018
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 SB over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US-23 SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over River Raisin carry?

About 17,262 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over River Raisin?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over River Raisin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.