US Bridges

US-23 NB over S Br Macon River

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007073

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,735
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 NB over S Br Macon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 NB over S Br Macon River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 16,735 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,019 by 2018. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23 NB
CrossesS Br Macon River
Location1.5 MI N of M-50
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates41.98047, -83.67827
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,735 (2007)
Projected traffic20,019 by 2018
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 NB over S Br Macon River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US-23 NB over S Br Macon River 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 US-23 NB over S Br Macon River carry?

About 16,735 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-23 NB over S Br Macon River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 NB over S Br Macon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.