US Bridges

Fenton RD over I-75

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 2.4 MI SE of US-23 · Structure no. 000000000002631

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenton RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fenton RD over I-75 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2016. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFenton RD
CrossesI-75
Location2.4 MI SE of US-23
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92832, -83.69154
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 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2013)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fenton RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Fenton 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 Fenton RD over I-75 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fenton RD over I-75?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Fenton RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.