US Bridges

Wilder RD over I-75

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 2.0 MI S of Kawkawlin · Structure no. 000000000000630

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilder RD over I-75 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6,620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,613 by 2036. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesWilder RD
CrossesI-75
Location2.0 MI S of Kawkawlin
RouteCounty Highway 2008
Coordinates43.62411, -83.95449
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,620 (2016)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wilder RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wilder RD over I-75 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wilder RD over I-75 carry?

About 6,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilder RD over I-75?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wilder RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.