US Bridges

Davis Road over Little River Raisin

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Brewer Road · Structure no. 000000000007319

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Little River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Davis Road over Little River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2023. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDavis Road
CrossesLittle River Raisin
Location0.2 MI S of Brewer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.94496, -83.68246
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2003)
Projected traffic240 by 2023
Trucks4%
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 Davis Road over Little River Raisin built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Little 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 Davis Road over Little River Raisin carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Little River Raisin?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Little River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.