Old US-223 over Belle Drain
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 3.2 MI NW Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000007068
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US-223 over Belle Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US-223 over Belle Drain in Monroe 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2018. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US-223 over Belle Drain built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US-223 over Belle Drain 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old US-223 over Belle Drain carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US-223 over Belle Drain?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old US-223 over Belle Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.