US Bridges

7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011846

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2022. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries7 MI RD NB Left Tu
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.4317, -83.0948
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2007)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2022
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 7 MI RD NB Left Tu over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.