US Bridges

NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 5.7 MI NW of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000007998

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,075
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 44 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,375 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Joslyn to I-75
CrossesGtw RR
Location5.7 MI NW of M-59
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.70309, -83.28682
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2019)
Projected traffic5,375 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
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 NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NB Joslyn to I-75 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 NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB Joslyn to I-75 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns NB Joslyn to I-75 over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.