Joy RD over US-23
FairPosted for loadWashtenaw County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of M-14 · Structure no. 000000000010880
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joy RD over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joy 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2017. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joy RD over US-23 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joy 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 Joy RD over US-23 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Joy RD over US-23?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Joy RD over US-23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.