US Bridges

US-12 over I-75 SB

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011749

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,831
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-12 over I-75 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over I-75 SB in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 11,831 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,037 by 2018. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesUS-12
CrossesI-75 SB
LocationIn Detroit
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates42.33146, -83.08579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,831 (2007)
Projected traffic13,037 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US-12 over I-75 SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-12 over I-75 SB 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 US-12 over I-75 SB carry?

About 11,831 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over I-75 SB?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over I-75 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.