US Bridges

US-23 SB over M-59

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · @ M-59 · Structure no. 000000000005749

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,275
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over M-59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 SB over M-59 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 25,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,125 by 2018. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesM-59
Location@ M-59
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates42.63326, -83.74909
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,275 (2007)
Projected traffic25,125 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 SB over M-59 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 SB over M-59 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over M-59 carry?

About 25,275 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over M-59?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over M-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.