US Bridges

Torrey RD over US-23

Poor

Genesee County, Michigan · 6.3 MI N of Fenton · Structure no. 000000000002481

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,326
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey RD over US-23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torrey RD over US-23 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2016. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTorrey RD
CrossesUS-23
Location6.3 MI N of Fenton
RouteCounty Highway 2541
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90272, -83.73008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,326 (1996)
Projected traffic9,620 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrey RD over US-23 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey RD over US-23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Torrey RD over US-23 carry?

About 5,326 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Torrey RD over US-23?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Torrey RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.