US Bridges

I-75 over Lane Drain

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · I-75 · Structure no. 000000000014304

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,878
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Lane Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Lane Drain 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 103,878 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,460 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesLane Drain
LocationI-75
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.57292, -83.15921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,878 (2019)
Projected traffic119,460 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Lane Drain built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Lane Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Lane Drain carry?

About 103,878 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Lane Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-75 over Lane Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.