US Bridges

I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · S Lts of Pontiac · Structure no. 000000000007981

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,709
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 37,709 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,414 by 2018. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 Bl SB
CrossesGtw RR
LocationS Lts of Pontiac
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.60405, -83.25261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,709 (2007)
Projected traffic37,414 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR carry?

About 37,709 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Bl SB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.