US Bridges

Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin

FairPosted for load

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Sharon Twp Sec 29 · Structure no. 000000000010990

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,638 by 2023. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSharon Hollow RD
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationSharon Twp Sec 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.17674, -84.09299
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2014)
Projected traffic4,638 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Hollow RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Hollow RD over River Raisin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.