US Bridges

I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 5.0 MI S of Saginaw Col · Structure no. 000000000002490

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,031
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 35,031 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,951 by 2018. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 & US-23 SB
CrossesBrent Run Creek
Location5.0 MI S of Saginaw Col
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates43.1514, -83.76365
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,031 (2007)
Projected traffic38,951 by 2018
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek 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 I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek carry?

About 35,031 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 & US-23 SB over Brent Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.