US Bridges

Lincoln Road over I-75 SB

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 2.4 MI S of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000000424

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over I-75 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Road over I-75 SB in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,225 by 2024. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesI-75 SB
Location2.4 MI S of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.99851, -84.02741
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2002)
Projected traffic9,225 by 2024
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lincoln Road over I-75 SB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lincoln Road over I-75 SB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Road over I-75 SB carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Road over I-75 SB?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Road over I-75 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.