US-23 over Private Road
FairIosco County, Michigan · 2.2 MI N of Arenac Col · Structure no. 000000000004128
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,497
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Private Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Private Road in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 5,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,262 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Private Road built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US-23 over Private Road 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 Private Road carry?
About 5,497 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Private Road?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Private Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.