Bemis RD over US-23
FairWashtenaw County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000010895
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bemis RD over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bemis 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 1977. The structure is 207 ft (63 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bemis RD over US-23 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bemis 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bemis RD over US-23 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bemis RD over US-23?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bemis RD over US-23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.