US Bridges

Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 2.75 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 000000000007245

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrewer RD
CrossesSwamp Raisin Creek
Location2.75 MI E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.94536, -83.71895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic299 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer RD over Swamp Raisin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.