US Bridges

Linwood RD over I-75

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 7.0 MI N of Kawkawlin · Structure no. 000000000000636

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,755
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood RD over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood RD over I-75 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2,755 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2015. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesLinwood RD
CrossesI-75
Location7.0 MI N of Kawkawlin
RouteCounty Highway 950
Coordinates43.73906, -84.01671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,755 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Linwood RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Linwood 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 2024.

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

About 2,755 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Linwood RD over I-75?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.