US Bridges

I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 5.0 MI SW of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000428

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,528 by 2018. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesI-75 SB to US-23 N
CrossesI-75 NB
Location5.0 MI SW of Standish
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates43.94831, -84.01405
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2007)
Projected traffic3,528 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB built?

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

What condition is I-75 SB to US-23 N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB to US-23 N over I-75 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.