US Bridges

US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road

Fair

Presque Isle County, Michigan · In Rogers City · Structure no. 000000000008970

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2029. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-23 Br|petersvil
CrossesMich Limestone Road
LocationIn Rogers City
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates45.40523, -83.80357
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2009)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road 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 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 Br|petersvil over Mich Limestone Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.