US Bridges

Holcomb RD over I-75

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.7 MI W of M-15 · Structure no. 000000000008031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
376 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holcomb 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 1,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 1977. The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcomb RD
CrossesI-75
Location0.7 MI W of M-15
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74684, -83.43256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 7 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length376 ft (114.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (1974)
Projected traffic1,680 by 1977
Trucks—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb RD over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Holcomb 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Holcomb RD over I-75 carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Holcomb RD over I-75?

The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Holcomb RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.