US Bridges

US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · In Standish · Structure no. 000000000000391

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,971
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 14,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,429 by 2018. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23|MAIN ST
CrossesMiddle Br Pine River
LocationIn Standish
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates43.98735, -83.95968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,971 (2007)
Projected traffic16,429 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River carry?

About 14,971 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US-23|MAIN ST over Middle Br Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.