US Bridges

I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Kawkawlin · Structure no. 000000000000645

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,225
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, 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 11,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,909 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesM-13 Conn SB
Location2.5 MI S of Kawkawlin
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.61899, -83.94857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,225 (2019)
Projected traffic12,909 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB carry?

About 11,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over M-13 Conn SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.