US Bridges

M-15 over I-75

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · @ M-15 · Structure no. 000000000008022

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,892
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-15 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-15 over I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 22,892 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,720 by 2018. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesM-15
CrossesI-75
Location@ M-15
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates42.7464, -83.41952
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,892 (2007)
Projected traffic32,720 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-15 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-15 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M-15 over I-75 carry?

About 22,892 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-15 over I-75?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns M-15 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.