US Bridges

Baldwin RD over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.2 MI NW of Oakland Col · Structure no. 000000000002626

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin RD over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2016. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin RD
CrossesI-75
Location1.2 MI NW of Oakland Col
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88696, -83.62019
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2011)
Projected traffic9,200 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 Baldwin RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin 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 July 2024.

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

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin RD over I-75?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.