I-75 Nb|us-23 NB over S Br Pine River
Arenac County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-75 Nb|us-23 NB over S Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 13,735 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2007).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 80 inventoried bridges in Arenac County rated fair (53.8%); 12 (15.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 35 ft |
| Location | 5.5 Mi SW of Standish |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000408 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Arenac County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 Nb|us-23 NB over Sunsmith Drain | 1968 | 27,470 | Fair |
| US-23|MAIN St over Middle Br Pine River | 1994 | 14,971 | Fair |
| Sterling Road over I-75 NB | 1968 | 14,350 | Poor |
| I-75 Sb|us-23 SB over S Br Pine River | 1968 | 13,735 | Fair |
| US-23|W Huron Rd over N Br Pine River | 2001 | 9,170 | Good |
| US-23|W Huron Rd over Saverine Creek | 2000 | 9,170 | Good |
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