US Bridges

Pasadena Ave over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 3 MI N of M-21 · Structure no. 000000000002504

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,421
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasadena Ave over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pasadena Ave over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, 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 8,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2016. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPasadena Ave
CrossesI-75
Location3 MI N of M-21
RouteCounty Highway 2002
Coordinates43.04608, -83.75478
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,421 (1996)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pasadena Ave over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Pasadena Ave 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 Pasadena Ave over I-75 carry?

About 8,421 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pasadena Ave over I-75?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pasadena Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.