US Bridges

Springwells Ave over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011735

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,137
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springwells Ave over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springwells Ave over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,551 by 2025. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringwells Ave
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.3013, -83.11933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,137 (2010)
Projected traffic15,551 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Springwells Ave over I-75 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springwells Ave over I-75 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Springwells Ave over I-75 carry?

About 14,137 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Springwells Ave over I-75?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Springwells Ave over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.