US Bridges

Macomb Street over River Raisin

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · In Monroe · Structure no. 000000000007408

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,860
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macomb Street over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macomb Street over River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,525 by 2029. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMacomb Street
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationIn Monroe
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,860 (2009)
Projected traffic6,525 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Macomb Street over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Macomb Street over River Raisin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Macomb Street over River Raisin carry?

About 5,860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Macomb Street over River Raisin?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Macomb Street over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.