US Bridges

US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Lenawee County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Adrian · Structure no. 000000000005522

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,443
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 84 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 16,443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2018. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-223
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.0 MI S of Adrian
RouteU.S. Route 223
CountyLenawee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.87514, -84.02664
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,443 (2007)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,443 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-223 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.