US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River
FairArenac County, Michigan · In Omer · Structure no. 000000000000390
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,450
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,340 by 2034. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River carry?
About 8,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US-23|CENTER Ave over Rifle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.