US Bridges

Cone RD over US-23

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 5.2 MI N of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007084

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cone RD over US-23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cone RD over US-23 in Monroe 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 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2020. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCone RD
CrossesUS-23
Location5.2 MI N of M-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03348, -83.67639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2000)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2020
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Cone RD over US-23 built?

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

What condition is Cone RD over US-23 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 Cone RD over US-23 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cone RD over US-23?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cone RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.