I-75 over Schaefer RD
FairWayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011732
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102,378
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 over Schaefer RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Schaefer RD 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 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 102,378 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,708 by 2018. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 140 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 over Schaefer RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-75 over Schaefer RD 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 Schaefer RD carry?
About 102,378 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-75 over Schaefer RD?
The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 over Schaefer RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.