Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Dice Road · Structure no. 000000000009395
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain in Saginaw 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2020. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain 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 2024.
How much traffic does Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Raucholz Road over Whitmore Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.