US Bridges

Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Hartland Twp Sec 17 · Structure no. 000000000005843

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,060
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek 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 5,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,635 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld US-23 HWY
CrossesNorth Ore Creek
LocationHartland Twp Sec 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.66083, -83.75967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2015)
Projected traffic5,635 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek built?

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

What condition is Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek 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 Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US-23 HWY over North Ore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.