US-223 over Wolf Creek
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 4.0 MI NW of Adrian · Structure no. 000000000005513
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,701
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-223 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-223 over Wolf Creek in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 8,701 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,383 by 2018. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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-223 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-223 over Wolf Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US-223 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 8,701 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US-223 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US-223 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.