US Bridges

I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr)

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000000008046

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,868
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr) is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr) in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105,868 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,439 by 2018. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesRouge River (sprague Dr)
Location0.5 MI East of Coolidge
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.60519, -83.17946
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,868 (2007)
Projected traffic112,439 by 2018
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Rouge River (sprague Dr) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr) carry?

About 105,868 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns I-75 over Rouge River (sprague Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.