US Bridges

Winchester Street over River Raisin

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · In Monroe · Structure no. 000000000007410

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,823
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Street over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Street over River Raisin in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 4,823 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2032. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinchester Street
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationIn Monroe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91326, -83.38045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,823 (2012)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2032
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 Winchester Street over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Winchester 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 Winchester Street over River Raisin carry?

About 4,823 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Street over River Raisin?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Street over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.