US Bridges

Nixon RD over US-23 M-14

Fair

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NE of Ann Arbor · Structure no. 000000000010911

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nixon RD over US-23 M-14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nixon RD over US-23 M-14 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2017. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNixon RD
CrossesUS-23 M-14
Location2.0 MI NE of Ann Arbor
RouteCounty Highway 2006
Coordinates42.32419, -83.70786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (1997)
Projected traffic900 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 Nixon RD over US-23 M-14 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nixon RD over US-23 M-14 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nixon RD over US-23 M-14 carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nixon RD over US-23 M-14?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nixon RD over US-23 M-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.