US Bridges

I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011718

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
601 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
103,925
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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 103,925 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,550 by 2037. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-75 SB on Ramp
CrossesRouge River & Pleasant S
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.29304, -83.12836
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,925 (2014)
Projected traffic116,550 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S carry?

About 103,925 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB on Ramp over Rouge River & Pleasant S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.