US Bridges

Dequindre U-Turn over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011862

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dequindre U-Turn over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dequindre U-Turn over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2028. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesDequindre U-Turn
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 2000
Coordinates42.39464, -83.06823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1988)
Projected traffic980 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dequindre U-Turn over I-75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Dequindre U-Turn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dequindre U-Turn over I-75 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dequindre U-Turn over I-75?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dequindre U-Turn over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.