US Bridges

Easterday Ave over I-75 NB

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · In Sault Ste Marie · Structure no. 000000000001587

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,774
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easterday Ave over I-75 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easterday Ave over I-75 NB in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 7,774 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,551 by 2025. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEasterday Ave
CrossesI-75 NB
LocationIn Sault Ste Marie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.49171, -84.37083
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,774 (2010)
Projected traffic8,551 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Easterday Ave over I-75 NB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Easterday Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Easterday Ave over I-75 NB carry?

About 7,774 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Easterday Ave over I-75 NB?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Easterday Ave over I-75 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.