US Bridges

Luna Pier RD over I-75

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 5.8 MI NE Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000007179

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna Pier RD over I-75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Luna Pier RD over I-75 in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,819 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,692 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesLuna Pier RD
CrossesI-75
Location5.8 MI NE Ohio State Line
RouteCounty Highway 5820
Coordinates41.80912, -83.45043
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 5 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,819 (2022)
Projected traffic6,692 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Luna Pier RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luna Pier RD over I-75 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Luna Pier RD over I-75 carry?

About 5,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Luna Pier RD over I-75?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Luna Pier RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.