Rauch RD over US-23
PoorMonroe County, Michigan · 1.7 MI N of US-223 · Structure no. 000000000007106
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 1974 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rauch RD over US-23 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rauch RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 1977. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rauch RD over US-23 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rauch RD over US-23 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Rauch RD over US-23 carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Rauch RD over US-23?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rauch RD over US-23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.