US-23 over Black Mallard River
FairPresque Isle County, Michigan · 9.7 MI SE Cheboygan Col · Structure no. 000000000008966
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,261
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Black Mallard River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-23 over Black Mallard River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Black Mallard River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Black Mallard 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 Black Mallard River carry?
About 1,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Black Mallard River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Black Mallard River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.