US Bridges

I-475 SB over Maple RD

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002650

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-475 SB over Maple RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-475 SB over Maple RD in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 54 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,900 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-475 SB
CrossesMaple RD
Location1.5 MI S of Flint
RouteInterstate 475
Coordinates42.95976, -83.68281
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2007)
Projected traffic26,900 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-475 SB over Maple RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-475 SB over Maple RD 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 I-475 SB over Maple RD carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-475 SB over Maple RD?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-475 SB over Maple RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.