Lenawee County Bridge Report Card
Lenawee County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lenawee County, Michigan
Lenawee County has 225 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.6% is above the 11.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 63,638 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lenawee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 225 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 63,638 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.6% | 23.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.1% of measured traffic | 10.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.8% | 11.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 452,928 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 63,638 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lenawee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-34 over S Br Raisin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,522 | 1932 |
| N Union Street over Evans Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,657 | 1934 |
| Us-223 over Norfolk Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,443 | 1941 |
| Us-12 over River Raisin | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,834 | 1977 |
| Wolf Creek HWY over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,021 | 1981 |
| Beecher RD over Silver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,845 | 1992 |
| M-156 over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,791 | 1925 |
| Carson HWY over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,775 | 1962 |
| Morenci Road over Ranger Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,698 | 1950 |
| Gorman RD over Stoney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 906 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.