US Bridges

I-75 NB over Gtw RR

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 5.7 MI NW of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000007996

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,813
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over Gtw RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 36,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,088 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesGtw RR
Location5.7 MI NW of M-59
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.70301, -83.28689
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,813 (2019)
Projected traffic39,088 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB 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 March 2023.

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

About 36,813 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.