US Bridges

I-75 over Ecorse River

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Lincoln Park · Structure no. 000000000011719

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,506
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Ecorse River is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Ecorse River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, 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 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 105,506 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,014 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesEcorse River
LocationIn Lincoln Park
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.26399, -83.17344
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,506 (2007)
Projected traffic96,014 by 2018
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Ecorse River built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Ecorse River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Ecorse River carry?

About 105,506 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Ecorse River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns I-75 over Ecorse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.