US Bridges

Prevo RD over I-75

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 6.0 MI S of Pinconning · Structure no. 000000000000637

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prevo RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prevo RD over I-75 in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 1977. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPrevo RD
CrossesI-75
Location6.0 MI S of Pinconning
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.76786, -84.0213
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1995)
Projected traffic500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Prevo RD over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Prevo 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 Prevo RD over I-75 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prevo RD over I-75?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Prevo RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.