US Bridges

M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 1.4 MI S of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000010875

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
916 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59,888
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 69 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 59,888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,065 by 2034. The structure is 916 ft (279.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesM-14 & US-23 Br
CrossesMdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr
Location1.4 MI S of US-23
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.30351, -83.74482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length916 ft (279.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,888 (2013)
Projected traffic76,065 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is M-14 & US-23 Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr carry?

About 59,888 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr?

The structure is 916 ft (279.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns M-14 & US-23 Br over Mdot RR Cor & Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.