US Bridges

I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet University DR & Huron · Structure no. 000000000008138

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,994
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,994 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,487 by 2018. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long.

CarriesI-75 Br
CrossesPontiac Creek
LocationBet University DR & Huron
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.63987, -83.28874
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,994 (2007)
Projected traffic36,487 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Br over Pontiac Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek carry?

About 38,994 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-75 Br over Pontiac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.