US Bridges

I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002660

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
581 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 10,425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,989 by 2042. The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI-475 Ramps G & H
CrossesI-475RMPS E&f I-69&475
LocationIn Flint
RouteInterstate 475
Coordinates43.01027, -83.67924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length581 ft (177.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,425 (2022)
Projected traffic11,989 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475 carry?

About 10,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475?

The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-475 Ramps G & H over I-475RMPS E&f I-69&475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.