US Bridges

Walton Blvd over I-75

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000008005

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,365
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Blvd over I-75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Walton Blvd over I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 26,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2026. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalton Blvd
CrossesI-75
Location2.5 MI N of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.67853, -83.24101
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,365 (2006)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Walton Blvd over I-75 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Blvd over I-75 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Walton Blvd over I-75 carry?

About 26,365 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walton Blvd over I-75?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Blvd over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.