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I-75 NB over Goetz Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · @ Saginaw County Line · Structure no. 000000000000599

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,002
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Goetz Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 NB over Goetz Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,910 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesGoetz Drain
Location@ Saginaw County Line
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52296, -83.93993
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,002 (2007)
Projected traffic75,910 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB over Goetz Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB over Goetz Drain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over Goetz Drain carry?

About 53,002 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Goetz Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns I-75 NB over Goetz Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.