US Bridges

I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · In Monroe over Front ST · Structure no. 000000000007173

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
930 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 67,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,900 by 2039. The structure is 930 ft (283.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesConrail Raisin R Front
LocationIn Monroe over Front ST
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates41.90433, -83.36997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length930 ft (283.6 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,800 (2019)
Projected traffic74,900 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front carry?

About 67,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front?

The structure is 930 ft (283.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Conrail Raisin R Front?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.