US Bridges

Crouse RD over US-23

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 1.6 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000005750

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse RD over US-23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crouse RD over US-23 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrouse RD
CrossesUS-23
Location1.6 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.655, -83.75732
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1998)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crouse RD over US-23 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Crouse RD over US-23 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Crouse RD over US-23?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.