US Bridges

North Dixie HWY over I-75

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · @ Old M-50 · Structure no. 000000000007185

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dixie HWY over I-75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Dixie HWY over I-75 in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,075 by 2010. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Dixie HWY
CrossesI-75
Location@ Old M-50
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.92679, -83.35962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1995)
Projected traffic21,075 by 2010
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 North Dixie HWY over I-75 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is North Dixie HWY over I-75 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Dixie HWY over I-75 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Dixie HWY 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 81 ft wide.

Who owns North Dixie HWY over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.