US-23 over Cheboygan River
FairCheboygan County, Michigan · In Cheboygan (state St) · Structure no. 000000000001501
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,273
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Cheboygan River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US-23 over Cheboygan River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 7,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,824 by 2034. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Cheboygan River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US-23 over Cheboygan 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 over Cheboygan River carry?
About 7,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Cheboygan River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Cheboygan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.