US Bridges

7 MI RD SB Lft Trn over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011848

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 MI RD SB Lft Trn over I-75 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 7 MI RD SB Lft Trn over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,390 by 2022. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries7 MI RD SB Lft Trn
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.4334, -83.095
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2007)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2022
Trucks0%
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 SB Lft Trn over I-75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 7 MI RD SB Lft Trn 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 SB Lft Trn over I-75 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 7 MI RD SB Lft Trn over I-75?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 7 MI RD SB Lft Trn over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.