US Bridges

I-75 NB over N Br Kawkawlin River

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 5.0 MI NW of Kawkawlin · Structure no. 000000000000613

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
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 NB over N Br Kawkawlin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB 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).

CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesN Br Kawkawlin River
Location5.0 MI NW of Kawkawlin
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates43.69815, -84.01239
Functional classRural 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,638 (2021)
Projected traffic12,863 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 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 NB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 NB 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 NB 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 NB over N Br Kawkawlin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.