Ellsworth RD over US-23
PoorWashtenaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000010874
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 289 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,652
- 1991 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellsworth RD over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellsworth RD over US-23 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,652 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2011. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellsworth RD over US-23 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellsworth RD over US-23 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over US-23 carry?
About 11,652 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ellsworth RD over US-23?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Ellsworth RD over US-23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.