US Bridges

Faussett Road over US-23

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Michigan · 5.0 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000005752

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faussett Road over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faussett Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFaussett Road
CrossesUS-23
Location5.0 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70775, -83.76192
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Faussett Road over US-23 built?

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

What condition is Faussett Road over US-23 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Faussett Road over US-23 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Faussett Road over US-23?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Faussett Road over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.