US Bridges

US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River

Good

Cheboygan County, Michigan · In Cheboygan Mackinaw Av · Structure no. 000000000001494

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,731
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS-23|MACKINAW Ave
CrossesLittle Black River
LocationIn Cheboygan Mackinaw Av
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates45.65882, -84.49201
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,731 (2013)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River carry?

About 3,731 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US-23|MACKINAW Ave over Little Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.