US Bridges

US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 3.0 MI SW of Omer · Structure no. 000000000000389

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,170
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,537 by 2018. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-23|W Huron RD
CrossesSaverine Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of Omer
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates44.02343, -83.90113
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2007)
Projected traffic11,537 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek 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 US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US-23|W Huron RD over Saverine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.