US Bridges

University Drive over I-75

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · 1.6 MI N of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000013198

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,399
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Drive over I-75 in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24,399 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,059 by 2017. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesI-75
Location1.6 MI N of M-59
RouteCity Street 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66575, -83.24119
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,399 (1997)
Projected traffic28,059 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Drive over I-75 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does University Drive over I-75 carry?

About 24,399 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over I-75?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.