US Bridges

US-23 SB over I-75 NB

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 5.0 MI SW of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000421

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over I-75 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 SB over I-75 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 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,057 by 2018. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesI-75 NB
Location5.0 MI SW of Standish
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates43.94894, -84.01401
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2007)
Projected traffic7,057 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 SB over I-75 NB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 SB over I-75 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over I-75 NB carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over I-75 NB?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over I-75 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.