US Bridges

US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River

Fair

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 1.3 MI NW of M-68 · Structure no. 000000000008964

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 6 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,991 by 2018. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-23|BRADLEY HWY
CrossesTrout River
Location1.3 MI NW of M-68
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates45.43091, -83.83926
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2007)
Projected traffic2,991 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-23|BRADLEY HWY over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.