US Bridges

Duncan ST over River Raisin

Poor

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In Village of Manchester · Structure no. 000000000011083

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan ST over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duncan ST over River Raisin in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2017. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuncan ST
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationIn Village of Manchester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.14917, -84.03692
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (1997)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Duncan ST over River Raisin built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan ST over River Raisin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Duncan ST over River Raisin carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Duncan ST over River Raisin?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan ST over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.