Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River
PoorPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · Sharon Twp Sec. 33 · Structure no. 000000000011038
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sharon Valley RD over Raisin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.