US Bridges

Roessler Street over River Raisin

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · In Monroe · Structure no. 000000000007407

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roessler Street over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roessler Street over River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2016. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoessler Street
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationIn Monroe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.92004, -83.40906
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (1999)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2016
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Roessler Street over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roessler Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roessler Street over River Raisin carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roessler Street over River Raisin?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Roessler Street over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.