US Bridges

E Curtis RD over I-75

Poor

Saginaw County, Michigan · 8.3 MI NW of Genesee Col · Structure no. 000000000009196

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Curtis RD over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Curtis RD over I-75 in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 1977. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Curtis RD
CrossesI-75
Location8.3 MI NW of Genesee Col
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.32167, -83.84899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (1996)
Projected traffic110 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Curtis RD over I-75 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is E Curtis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E Curtis RD over I-75 carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Curtis RD over I-75?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Curtis RD over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.