US Bridges

Ida Center RD over US-23

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 4.6 MI N of US-223 · Structure no. 000000000007108

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Center RD over US-23 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ida Center RD over US-23 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 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 1977. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIda Center RD
CrossesUS-23
Location4.6 MI N of US-223
RouteCounty Highway 5836
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.86618, -83.66096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (1974)
Projected traffic1,030 by 1977
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Ida Center RD over US-23 built?

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

What condition is Ida Center 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ida Center RD over US-23 carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Ida Center 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 Ida Center RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.