Melita Road over US-23 NB
GoodArenac County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of JCT I-75 · Structure no. 000000000000381
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 268 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melita Road over US-23 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melita Road over US-23 NB in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2015. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melita Road over US-23 NB built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melita Road over US-23 NB 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Melita Road over US-23 NB carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Melita Road over US-23 NB?
The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Melita Road over US-23 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.