I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River
GoodBay County, Michigan · 5.0 MI N of Kawkawlin · Structure no. 000000000000608
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,638
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 11,638 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,863 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River carry?
About 11,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 SB over N Br Kawkawlin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.