Chip RD over I-75
FairBay County, Michigan · 6.0 MI NW of Bay City · Structure no. 000000000000632
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 331 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chip RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chip RD over I-75 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 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 5 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2036. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chip RD over I-75 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Chip RD over I-75 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Chip RD over I-75 carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chip RD over I-75?
The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Chip RD over I-75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.