US-23 over Ocqueoc River
FairPresque Isle County, Michigan · 12 MI SE of Cheboygan Col · Structure no. 000000000008965
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 977
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Ocqueoc River is a steel truss - deck carrying US-23 over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,746 by 2018. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Ocqueoc River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US-23 over Ocqueoc 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-23 over Ocqueoc River carry?
About 977 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Ocqueoc River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Ocqueoc River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.