US Bridges

Raisinville RD over River Raisin

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · .10 MI North of M 50 · Structure no. 000000000007300

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raisinville RD over River Raisin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raisinville RD over River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2029. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRaisinville RD
CrossesRiver Raisin
Location.10 MI North of M 50
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9351, -83.462
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2009)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2029
Trucks7%
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 Raisinville RD over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raisinville RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Raisinville RD over River Raisin carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Raisinville RD over River Raisin?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Raisinville RD over River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.