US Bridges

M-24 Conn WB over I-75

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · @ M-24 (M-24 Conn to I-75 · Structure no. 000000000008009

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,482
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-24 Conn WB over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-24 Conn WB over I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,472 by 2018. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-24 Conn WB
CrossesI-75
Location@ M-24 (M-24 Conn to I-75
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.69217, -83.25105
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,482 (2007)
Projected traffic24,472 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 M-24 Conn WB over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is M-24 Conn WB over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does M-24 Conn WB over I-75 carry?

About 20,482 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-24 Conn WB over I-75?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns M-24 Conn WB over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.