US Bridges

Arlene Drive over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · S of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000002498

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlene Drive over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlene Drive over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2008. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesArlene Drive
CrossesI-75
LocationS of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.99878, -83.74937
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1988)
Projected traffic253 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Arlene Drive over I-75 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Arlene Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Arlene Drive over I-75 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Arlene Drive over I-75?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Arlene Drive over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.