US Bridges

US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · In Au Gres · Structure no. 000000000000398

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,728
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,887 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23|HURON ST
CrossesAu Gres River
LocationIn Au Gres
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates44.04832, -83.68685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,728 (2014)
Projected traffic8,887 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres 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|HURON ST over Au Gres River carry?

About 7,728 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-23|HURON ST over Au Gres River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.