US Bridges

I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Rockwood · Structure no. 000000000013443

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,313
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 31,313 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,250 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesN Huron River Drive
LocationIn Rockwood
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates42.06276, -83.25855
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,313 (2003)
Projected traffic40,250 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over N Huron River Drive built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive carry?

About 31,313 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over N Huron River Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.