US Bridges

Lincoln Road over I-75 NB

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 2.4 MI S of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000000425

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over I-75 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Road over I-75 NB 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. 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).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesI-75 NB
Location2.4 MI S of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.99953, -84.02742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2042
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 NB 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 NB 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Road over I-75 NB?

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 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.