US Bridges

I-75 NB over Saganing River

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 3.5 MI NW of Pinconning · Structure no. 000000000000616

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,735
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Saganing River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over Saganing River in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 13,735 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,605 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesSaganing River
Location3.5 MI NW of Pinconning
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates43.90864, -84.02009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,735 (2007)
Projected traffic16,605 by 2030
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 Saganing River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-75 NB over Saganing River 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 I-75 NB over Saganing River carry?

About 13,735 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Saganing River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over Saganing River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.