US Bridges

US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 1.2 MI N of M-17 & US-23 · Structure no. 000000000010864

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,373
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 37,373 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,802 by 2018. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-23 SB
CrossesMdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr
Location1.2 MI N of M-17 & US-23
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates42.26939, -83.67617
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,373 (2007)
Projected traffic36,802 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr carry?

About 37,373 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 SB over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.