US Bridges

M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 2.85 MI N Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000013835

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-125 I-75 Conn
CrossesLittle Lake Creek
Location2.85 MI N Ohio State Line
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.7718, -83.48484
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2013)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns M-125 I-75 Conn over Little Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.