US Bridges

Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · @ City of Hazel Park · Structure no. 000000000008097

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Hts Blvd 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 1977. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Hts Blvd
CrossesI-75
Location@ City of Hazel Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.46863, -83.10899
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1974)
Projected traffic4,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Woodward Hts Blvd 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 Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Hts Blvd over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.