US Bridges

US-223 over US-23

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · At US-23 US-223 Intrchng · Structure no. 000000000007105

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-223 over US-23 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-223 over US-23 in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,945 by 2018. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS-223
CrossesUS-23
LocationAt US-23 US-223 Intrchng
RouteU.S. Route 223
Coordinates41.7982, -83.6881
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2007)
Projected traffic11,945 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-223 over US-23 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-223 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-223 over US-23 carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-223 over US-23?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-223 over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.