US Bridges

Brewer RD over US-23

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007111

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer RD over US-23 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Brewer 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 1977. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewer RD
CrossesUS-23
Location0.7 MI S of M-50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95024, -83.6686
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1974)
Projected traffic250 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brewer RD over US-23 built?

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

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

About 250 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brewer RD over US-23?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.