US Bridges

Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.75 MI S of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007234

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
689
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPetersburg Road
CrossesLittle Raisin River
Location1.75 MI S of M-50
RouteCounty Highway 5815
Coordinates41.94228, -83.71139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2011)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg Road over Little Raisin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.