US Bridges

I-75 SB over Gtw RR

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Woodhaven · Structure no. 000000000011639

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,248
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Gtw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Gtw RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,248 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,977 by 2026. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesGtw RR
LocationIn Woodhaven
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.12301, -83.24146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,248 (2007)
Projected traffic35,977 by 2026
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over Gtw RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Gtw RR carry?

About 36,248 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.