US Bridges

I-75 NB over M-39

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000011666

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,753
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over M-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over M-39 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 52,753 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,007 by 2018. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesM-39
LocationIn Lincoln Park
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.25277, -83.18497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,753 (2007)
Projected traffic48,007 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over M-39 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 NB over M-39 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over M-39 carry?

About 52,753 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over M-39?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over M-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.