US Bridges

Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.4 MI S of Brewer Road · Structure no. 000000000007329

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDennison Road
CrossesSwamp Raisin Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Brewer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.93721, -83.73029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic92 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennison Road 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 Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Dennison Road over Swamp Raisin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.