US Bridges

John R over I-75

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · In Hazel Park · Structure no. 000000000008093

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John R over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John R over I-75 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 1977. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesJohn R
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Hazel Park
RouteCity Street 2059
Coordinates42.45907, -83.10377
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (1974)
Projected traffic14,500 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 John R over I-75 built?

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

What condition is John R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does John R over I-75 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John R over I-75?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns John R over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.