US Bridges

US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · In Monroe · Structure no. 000000000007124

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
527 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,951
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 27,951 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,773 by 2018. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-24
CrossesRaisin River & Elm Ave
LocationIn Monroe
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates41.92409, -83.41454
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,951 (2007)
Projected traffic33,773 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave carry?

About 27,951 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US-24 over Raisin River & Elm Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.