US Bridges

Beecher RD over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1 MI N of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000002501

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,694
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beecher RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beecher RD over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 17,694 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2016. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeecher RD
CrossesI-75
Location1 MI N of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01693, -83.74809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,694 (1996)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beecher RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Beecher RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beecher RD over I-75 carry?

About 17,694 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beecher RD over I-75?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Beecher RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.