US Bridges

I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Madison Hts · Structure no. 000000000008042

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,894
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,728 by 2027. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesRed Run Drain Path
LocationIn Madison Hts
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.50675, -83.11507
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,894 (2007)
Projected traffic90,728 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path carry?

About 78,894 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Red Run Drain Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.