US Bridges

Meade ST over I-75

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011863

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade ST over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade ST over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2008. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeade ST
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.40624, -83.07523
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (1988)
Projected traffic7,705 by 2008
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Meade ST over I-75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Meade ST 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 Meade ST over I-75 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meade ST over I-75?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Meade ST over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.