US Bridges

Main Street over River Raisin

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · In Manchester · Structure no. 000000000011084

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over River Raisin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over River Raisin in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesRiver Raisin
LocationIn Manchester
RouteCity Street 8118
Coordinates42.15011, -84.03831
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2014)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Main Street over River Raisin built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over River Raisin carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over River Raisin?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over River Raisin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.