US Bridges

Lee RD over US-23

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000005735

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee RD over US-23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee RD over US-23 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 1977. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLee RD
CrossesUS-23
Location1.0 MI S of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.50539, -83.75793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (1974)
Projected traffic2,260 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee RD over US-23 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee RD over US-23 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 Lee RD over US-23 carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lee RD over US-23?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.