Wadsworth RD over I-75
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of M-81 · Structure no. 000000000009163
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wadsworth RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth RD over I-75 in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wadsworth RD over I-75 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Wadsworth RD over I-75 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Wadsworth RD over I-75 carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wadsworth RD over I-75?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wadsworth RD over I-75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.