US Bridges

I-75 SB over North Line RD

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Southgate · Structure no. 000000000011661

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,853
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over North Line RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over North Line RD in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 years old, older 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 46,853 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,548 by 2038. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesNorth Line RD
LocationIn Southgate
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.21321, -83.22254
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,853 (2015)
Projected traffic52,548 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 North Line RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-75 SB over North Line RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over North Line RD carry?

About 46,853 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over North Line RD?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over North Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.