US Bridges

US-12 over US-23

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · @ US-12 · Structure no. 000000000010896

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,825
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over US-23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over US-23 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,825 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,775 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS-12
CrossesUS-23
Location@ US-12
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.20597, -83.68482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,825 (2020)
Projected traffic36,775 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-12 over US-23 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 over US-23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US-12 over US-23 carry?

About 28,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over US-23?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.