US Bridges

I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek

Fair

Ogemaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI SE of M-55 · Structure no. 000000000008418

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,157
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 13,157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,130 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 Bl|county 23
CrossesOgemaw Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of M-55
RouteInterstate 75
CountyOgemaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.26768, -84.21798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,157 (2017)
Projected traffic15,130 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek carry?

About 13,157 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Bl|county 23 over Ogemaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.