US-23 over Tawas River
FairIosco County, Michigan · In Tawas City · Structure no. 000000000004125
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,836
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Tawas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Tawas River in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 15,836 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,151 by 2018. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Tawas River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Tawas 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-23 over Tawas River carry?
About 15,836 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Tawas River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Tawas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.