US Bridges

Rawsonville Road over Huron River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Van Buren/Wash CO S/I-94 · Structure no. 000000000012102

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawsonville Road over Huron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rawsonville Road over Huron River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRawsonville Road
CrossesHuron River
LocationVan Buren/Wash CO S/I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2057
Coordinates42.20916, -83.54343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2013)
Projected traffic21,160 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rawsonville Road over Huron River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawsonville Road over Huron River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rawsonville Road over Huron River carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rawsonville Road over Huron River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Rawsonville Road over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.