US Bridges

Route 523 over Hunters# Brook

Good

Delta County, Michigan · 4 MI N of Cornell · Structure no. 000000000002136

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 523 over Hunters# Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 523 over Hunters# Brook in Delta County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRoute 523
CrossesHunters# Brook
Location4 MI N of Cornell
RouteCounty Highway 2144
Coordinates45.95323, -87.23438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Route 523 over Hunters# Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 523 over Hunters# Brook 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 Route 523 over Hunters# Brook carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Route 523 over Hunters# Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Route 523 over Hunters# Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.