US Bridges

Warren RD over US-23

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of M-14 · Structure no. 000000000010879

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren RD over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2017. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWarren RD
CrossesUS-23
Location0.5 MI N of M-14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33054, -83.74288
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic60 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Warren RD over US-23 built?

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

What condition is Warren RD over US-23 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 Warren RD over US-23 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warren RD over US-23?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warren RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.