US-23 over Long Lake Creek
FairAlpena County, Michigan · 4.4 MI S of Presque Isle · Structure no. 000000000000336
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,816
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Long Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-23 over Long Lake Creek in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 4,816 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,674 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Long Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Long Lake Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US-23 over Long Lake Creek carry?
About 4,816 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Long Lake Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Long Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.