US Bridges

I-75 SB over Cass River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 10.0 MI NW of Genesee CO · Structure no. 000000000009186

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,971
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Cass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Cass River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 25,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,867 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesCass River
Location10.0 MI NW of Genesee CO
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates43.3409, -83.86389
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,971 (2015)
Projected traffic29,867 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over Cass River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-75 SB over Cass River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Cass River carry?

About 25,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Cass River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Cass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.