US Bridges

US-23 SB over Huron River

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · 2.2 MI N of M-36 · Structure no. 000000000005731

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 SB over Huron River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,700 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesHuron River
Location2.2 MI N of M-36
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates42.47125, -83.75607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2008)
Projected traffic44,700 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 SB over Huron River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US-23 SB over Huron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over Huron River carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over Huron River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.