US Bridges

I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 5.5 MI SW of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000408

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,735
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,273 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 NB|US-23 NB
CrossesS Br Pine River
Location5.5 MI SW of Standish
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates43.93866, -84.01624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,735 (2007)
Projected traffic14,273 by 2018
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River carry?

About 13,735 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-75 NB|US-23 NB over S Br Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.