US Bridges

Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB

Fair

Cheboygan County, Michigan · 6.8 MI N of M-27 · Structure no. 000000000001514

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2007. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail RD
CrossesI-75 NB
Location6.8 MI N of M-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheboygan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.55623, -84.62043
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1997)
Projected traffic180 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail RD over I-75 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.