US Bridges

I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · At Zilwaukee · Structure no. 000000000009168

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
8,061 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
23,450
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 23,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,201 by 2018. The structure is 8,061 ft (2,457 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesSaginaw R M13 Gtwrr
LocationAt Zilwaukee
RouteInterstate 75
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.47879, -83.90641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length8,061 ft (2,457 m)
Longest span392 ft (119.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,450 (2007)
Projected traffic34,201 by 2018
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr carry?

About 23,450 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr?

The structure is 8,061 ft (2,457 m) long with a longest span of 392 ft (119.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over Saginaw R M13 Gtwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.