US-23 over Elliot Creek
FairCheboygan County, Michigan · 4.1 MI E of Cheboygan · Structure no. 000000000001500
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 977
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Elliot Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-23 over Elliot Creek in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2018. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Elliot Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US-23 over Elliot Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-23 over Elliot Creek carry?
About 977 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Elliot Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Elliot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.