US Bridges

Wattles RD over I-75

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Troy · Structure no. 000000000008072

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wattles RD over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wattles RD over I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 123,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,300 by 2029. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWattles RD
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Troy
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.57698, -83.15896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,600 (2008)
Projected traffic152,300 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wattles RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wattles RD over I-75 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 2023.

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

About 123,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wattles RD over I-75?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Wattles RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.