US Bridges

Farrand RD over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of M-57 · Structure no. 000000000002513

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrand RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farrand RD over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2016. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarrand RD
CrossesI-75
Location1.0 MI N of M-57
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1918, -83.76878
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1996)
Projected traffic3,600 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 Farrand RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Farrand 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farrand RD over I-75?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Farrand RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.