US Bridges

I-75 over Conrail RR

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011838

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
152,325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-75 over Conrail RR in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152,325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,725 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesConrail RR
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.41498, -83.08496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width174 ft (52.9 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,325 (2020)
Projected traffic161,725 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-75 over Conrail RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Conrail RR carry?

About 152,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.