US Bridges

I-475 over Detroit ST

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 3.0 MI E of N JCT I-75 · Structure no. 000000000002686

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-475 over Detroit ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-475 over Detroit ST in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,100 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-475
CrossesDetroit ST
Location3.0 MI E of N JCT I-75
RouteInterstate 475
Coordinates43.09966, -83.70791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2016)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Detroit ST built?

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

What condition is I-475 over Detroit ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-475 over Detroit ST carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-475 over Detroit ST?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-475 over Detroit ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.