US Bridges

Waldon RD over I-75

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SE of M-15 · Structure no. 000000000008018

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldon RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldon RD over I-75 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 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 1977. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldon RD
CrossesI-75
Location2.5 MI SE of M-15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73379, -83.37586
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (1974)
Projected traffic2,030 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldon RD over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Waldon RD 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 Waldon RD over I-75 carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waldon RD over I-75?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Waldon RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.