US Bridges

US-23 NB over Center RD

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 3.4 MI S of Genesee Col · Structure no. 000000000005753

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 NB over Center RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 NB over Center RD 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 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,775 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS-23 NB
CrossesCenter RD
Location3.4 MI S of Genesee Col
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates42.73712, -83.76381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2016)
Projected traffic37,775 by 2036
Trucks9%
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 NB over Center RD built?

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

What condition is US-23 NB over Center RD 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 NB over Center RD carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-23 NB over Center RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 NB over Center RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.