US Bridges

I-75 SB over Sandy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.2 MI NE of M-50 · Structure no. 000000000013865

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-75 SB over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,600 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of M-50
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.94457, -83.36317
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2013)
Projected traffic35,600 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over Sandy Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Sandy Creek carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.