I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 4.1 MI NW of Genesee Col · Structure no. 000000000009183
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,771
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 25,771 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,339 by 2018. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I-75 NB over Birch Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek carry?
About 25,771 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 NB over Birch Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.