US Bridges

US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 3.0 MI S of Dundee · Structure no. 000000000007102

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,733
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 16,733 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,701 by 2018. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesIndiana & Ohio RR
Location3.0 MI S of Dundee
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates41.91414, -83.66216
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,733 (2007)
Projected traffic19,701 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR carry?

About 16,733 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over Indiana & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.