US Bridges

Cody Estey RD over I-75

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 3.0 MI W of Pinconning · Structure no. 000000000000640

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
1,408
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody Estey RD over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cody Estey 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 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2028. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCody Estey RD
CrossesI-75
Location3.0 MI W of Pinconning
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.86833, -84.02165
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2008)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cody Estey 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 Cody Estey 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 Cody Estey RD over I-75 carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cody Estey 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cody Estey RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.