US Bridges

Sashabaw RD over I-75

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 2.2 MI SE of M-15 · Structure no. 000000000008019

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,460
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sashabaw RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sashabaw 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 13,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesSashabaw RD
CrossesI-75
Location2.2 MI SE of M-15
RouteCounty Highway 2059
Coordinates42.73616, -83.37963
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length366 ft (111.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,460 (1987)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sashabaw RD over I-75 built?

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

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

About 13,460 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sashabaw RD over I-75?

The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sashabaw RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.