Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Cake Road · Structure no. 000000000007321
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2023. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lenawee Road over Swamp Raisin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.