US Bridges

I-75 SB over Huron River

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · In S Rockwood · Structure no. 000000000013442

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,814
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Huron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Huron River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 31,814 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,250 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesHuron River
LocationIn S Rockwood
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.06793, -83.25413
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,814 (2003)
Projected traffic40,250 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over Huron River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over Huron River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Huron River carry?

About 31,814 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Huron River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Huron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.